The Sinulog 2013 Grand Parade was formally opened by Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama starting at around 9:00 AM. Various contingents from different cities and municipalities within the Province and nearby provinces graced the celebration.
There are forty contingents in which eight of them came from outside of Cebu. They showcased their performance at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC). Aside from the Grand Parade participants, colorful and creative floats and mascot also took part in the parade.
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Artists from three of the largest networks in the Philippines, ABS-CBN, GMA-7 and TV 5 have graced the grandest festival in Cebu.
An estimated 4 to 5 millions revelers and tourists attended the Grand Parade. The winners of the Grand Parade were listed below.
Here’s the winners of the 2013 Sinulog Festival Grand Parade:
Free Interpretation Category:
- First Place: Tribu Lingganay – Alan-Alang, Leyte
- Second Place: Lumad Basakanon
- Third Place: Tribu Himag-ulaw – Placer, Masbate
- Fourth Place: Tribu Three Sixty Pharmacy Performers; Talamban National High School
- Fifth Place: The Land of Beauty and Bounty
- Best in Costume: Lumad Basakanon
- Best in Musicality: Lumad Basakanon
Sinulog-Base Category:
- First Place: Tangub City Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe
- Second Place: Carcar City Division
- Third Place: Kulturang Placereño with Masbate Dance Troupe – Placer, Masbate
- Fourth Place: Talisay City Central School
- Fifth Place: Apas National High School
- Best in Costume: Tangub City Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe
- Best in Musicality: Tangub City Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe
Street Dancing Category:
- First Place: Tangub City Sinanduloy Cultural Troupe
- Second Place: Carcar City Division
- Third Place: Lumad Basakanon
On-Site Decor:
- First Place: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
- Second Place: St. Cecilia’s College Cebu, Inc.
- Third Place: Manros Plaza
Visual Merchandising Category:
- First Place: Elizabeth Mall
- Second Place: Gaisano Main
- Third Place: Gaisano Capital Site
Higante Category:
- First Place: Hershiel
- Second Place: Giovanni B. Abos
- Third Place: Julius J. Bulingan
