Candle Festival of Candelaria: A Marian Tribute to Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
February 2, 2026
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The Candle Festival in Candelaria, Quezon, held from January 31 to February 5, 2026, celebrates devotion to Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria while highlighting community creativity and local pride. The festivities start with Holy Mass, followed by the procession, where villagers, youth contingents, and floats parade through the streets carrying candles, symbolizing light and faith. The day continues with the Gala Presentation, and the celebration concludes with a grand fireworks display, illuminating the night sky and the joyful crowd below.
