July in the Philippines bursts with vibrant celebrations, blending rich traditions and modern fun. As a proud Filipina who loves to explore, I always look forward to July for its colorful fiestas, street dances, and lively community gatherings. Here are the must-see festivals for July 2025 that will make your travel truly unforgettable! 🇵🇭🎉
🌾 Libon Paroy Festival
Date: July 22 - 25
Venue: Libon, Albay
Celebrates Libon as the “rice granary of Albay.” Enjoy street parades, sports
events, and activities centered on rice farming—the town’s livelihood.
🪢 Lubid Festival
Date: July 9 - 16
Venue: Malilipot, Albay
A joyful festival honoring Malilipot’s culture and traditions with the
highlight being the street presentation “Sayaw Paralubid.” Coincides with the
Feast of Mt. Carmel.
🚢 Magalleones Festival
Date: July 9 - 16
Venue: Magallanes, Sorsogon
Honors Magallanes’ shipbuilding heritage during Spanish times. Features
colorful street dances and pays tribute to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
🎉 Grand Kaliga Festival
Date: July 23
Venue: Gingoog City
A thanksgiving festival of the Higaonon and Manobo peoples celebrating
blessings, harvest, and new leadership through ritual dances and street
festivities.
💃 Subayan Keg Subanen Festival
Date: July 16
Venue: Ozamiz City
Street dance and tableau competitions showcasing Subanen culture. Marks Ozamiz
City’s charter anniversary and honors Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
💧 Spring Festival
Date: July 1
Venue: Maramag, Bukidnon
Celebrates the abundance of local springs “tuburan.” Features street dancing
narrating the story of their natural water sources.
⛵ Pagoda Festival
Date: July 4 - 7
Venue: Bocaue, Bulacan
Fluvial parade of decorated barges (“pagoda”) and colorful boats honoring the
Holy Cross of Wawa.
🕺 Sublian sa Batangas
Date: July 23
Venue: Batangas City
Revives the indigenous Subli dance tradition on the city’s foundation day.
🐎 Kinabayo Festival
Date: July 23 - 27
Venue: Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Fiesta honoring St. James with veneration dances and dramatizations of Catholic
triumphs over Mohammedanism, mixing tradition with modern spectacle.
🥁 Sinulog de Tanjay Festival
Date: Last week of July
Venue: Tanjay, Negros Oriental
10-day fiesta featuring the Sinulog dance, colorful parades, and reenactment of
historic battles.
🚤 Kahimoan Abayan Festival
Date: Last week of July
Venue: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Honors St. Anne, protector against crocodiles, with prayers held on boats along
the Agusan River.
🤝 Sandugo Festival
Date: Last week of July
Venue: Bohol
Commemorates the historic blood compact between Legaspi and Sikatuna with
agro-industrial fairs, street dancing, beauty contests, and reenactments.
☀️ Why Visit the Philippines in July?
🌸 Blooming flowers and
festive parades
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Rich cultural performances and dances
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Delicious regional food festivals
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Cooler mountain weather in Baguio
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Perfect for colorful travel photography
🎒 Festival Essentials
👟 Comfortable shoes for
dancing & walking
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Hat or cap to stay cool
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Sunscreen & bug spray
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Extra phone storage & power bank
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Reusable water bottle
💬 July in the Philippines is a feast for the senses — from flowers in Baguio to the beats in Iloilo, it’s a month where culture, food, and community come alive. As someone who loves to explore, these festivals are a reminder of the beautiful diversity and warmth of the Filipino spirit. 🌺🎉
Disclaimer:
Festival dates and schedules in the Philippines may change without prior notice
due to local government decisions, weather conditions, or other unforeseen
circumstances. The information provided here is based on the most recent and
reliable sources available at the time of writing. To avoid inconvenience, we
highly recommend checking with the local tourism office, event organizers, or
official government announcements before making any travel plans.
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