Cebu City gears up for another vibrant Sinulog as the official sequence of performance for the Sinulog 2026 Grand Parade is released. With the rallying cry of Viva Pit Señor, contingents from Cebu, Luzon, and Mindanao line up to bring color, rhythm, and devotion to the city’s grand celebration of faith and culture.
Strong Opening from Cebu Barangays
The parade opens with homegrown pride as Barrio Basak Pardo of Barangay Basak Pardo leads the lineup. Cebu-based contingents set the early pace, highlighting community stories, local traditions, and the deep-rooted Sinulog spirit that defines the festival.
• Contingent 01: Barrio Basak Pardo, Brgy Basak Pardo
• Contingent 02: Hugpong Mananayaw ng Bayan, University of the Philippines Cebu
• Contingent 03: Tribu Septimo, Municipality of Dumanjug
• Contingent 04: Pundok Luzinians, Brgy Luz
• Contingent 05: Tabaco College, Tabaco City, Albay
Academic and Youth Groups Shine
University and youth-based groups add energy and discipline to the parade. Hugpong Mananayaw ng Bayan from UP Cebu, along with dance companies from Las Piñas and Muntinlupa, showcase polished choreography that blends tradition with modern performance.
• Contingent 06: Tribu Sibugaynon, Zamboanga Sibugay
• Contingent 07: Tugbok Tejero Kultura Ensemble, Brgy Tejero
• Contingent 08: Banay Talambanon, Brgy Talamban
• Contingent 09: Tagbilaran City, Bohol
• Contingent 10: Pilar Youth Dance Company, Las Piñas City
• Contingent 11: Mandaue City
Festivals from Across the Regions
Cultural groups from various provinces bring regional flavor to the Sinulog route. From Tribu Septimo of Dumanjug to Kalivungan Festival of Cotabato and Kabilin Mindanaw Artist Guild of Davao Occidental, each performance reflects unique stories, costumes, and rhythms from their home communities.
• Contingent 12: Tribu Bulaknon, Brgy Babag
• Contingent 13: Siloy Festival, Municipality of Alcoy
• Contingent 14: Hudyaka Festival, Bais City, Negros Oriental
• Contingent 15: Syudad sa Carcar, Carcar City
• Contingent 16: Sinulog sa Carmen, Municipality of Carmen
• Contingent 17: Inayawan Talents Guild Cultural Dance Troupe, Brgy Inayawan
• Contingent 18: Banay San Nicolasnon, Brgy San Nicolas Proper
• Contingent 19: Moalboal Dancing Corals, Municipality of Moalboal
• Contingent 20: Lumad Basakanon, Brgy Basak San Nicolas
• Contingent 21: Talon Talon National High School, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
• Contingent 22: Kalivungan Festival, Province of Cotabato
• Contingent 23: Bukluran Dance Troupe, Antipolo City, Rizal
• Contingent 24: Lambo Mabolo, Brgy Mabolo
• Contingent 25: El Pueblo Cultural Dance Troupe, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Cebu Towns and Cities Take the Spotlight
Municipal contingents from across Cebu highlight local festivals and identities. Carcar City, Toledo City, Moalboal, Alcoy, Asturias, Carmen, and several Cebu City barangays take turns transforming the streets into moving stages of heritage and devotion.
• Contingent 26: Bag-ong Tribu Kasambagan, Brgy Kasambagan
• Contingent 27: Tribu Asturias Dumdumon Ta!, Municipality of Asturias
• Contingent 28: Muntinlupa City Performing Arts Guild, Muntinlupa City
• Contingent 29: Maria Clara L Lobregat National High School, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
• Contingent 30: Kabilin Mindanaw Artist Guild, Malita, Davao Occidental
• Contingent 31: Banauan Cultural Group, Brgy Guadalupe
• Contingent 32: Tribo Maampoong Baniladnon, Brgy Banilad
• Contingent 33: Sinag San Roqueño Performing Arts, Brgy San Roque
• Contingent 34: Tribu Hinulawan, Toledo City
• Contingent 35: Banay Labangon, Brgy Labangon
• Contingent 36: Tribu Kinaiyahan, Brgy Santo Niño
• Contingent 37: Aktivong Binaliwhanon, Brgy Binaliw
Guest Performers Close with Impact
The parade features special guest performers that elevate the finale and bring unique artistry to the streets.
• Guest Performer 01: Karansa Culture and Arts, Danao City
• Guest Performer 02: MassKara Festival, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
• Guest Performer 03: Cebu City Government
A Full Day of Faith and Culture
With 37 contingents and three guest performers, the Sinulog 2026 Grand Parade promises a showcase of devotion, artistry, and regional unity. Drums beat, dancers move, and the streets of Cebu shine with vibrant celebration, honoring the Señor Santo Niño through music, movement, and shared tradition.
