The Paradise Philippines offers plenty of regional festivals, often linked to the feast of the patron saints of the town or city holding the festival. Parades and processions, marching bands, floats and dance displays are usual activities. A number of important festivals include the following:
Black Nazarene (Paradise Philippines) - held in Quiapo Chruch Manila in January.
Panagbenga (Paradise Philippines) - the flower festival held in Baguio every February
Chinese New Year (Paradise Philippines) - celebrations coinciding with the coming of the Lunar new year, held in many urban areas, particularly in Chinatown in downtown Manila
Ati-Atihan (Paradise Philippines) - also held to commemorate the feast of the Sto. Nino, but this time in Kalibo on the island of Panay. The Queen of Philippine Festivals and said to be the Filipino version of Mardi Gras.
Moriones (Paradise Philippines) - held during the Lenten Season in Marinduque. These are passion plays meant to depict the crucifixion and eventual resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Pahiyas (Paradise Philippines) - held every May in Lucban, Quezon to celebrate the feast day of San Isidro Labrador. There is a town-wide house decorating contest held during the festival. The colors and designs used are a feast for the eyes.
Flores de Mayo (Paradise Philippines) - flower festival held in every May. Many towns celebrate Flores De Mayo with the community congregating in the afternoons to pray the rosary, offer flowers to the Virgin Mary, and share homemade delicacies and snacks. Children and adults wearing their Sunday best, sing and dance to welcome the rains that will water the new crops.
Kadayawan (Paradise Philippines) - held in Davao every August, Kadayawan means a Thanksgiving celebration for the good harvest, were most flowers and fruits are available during the season.
Bangus Festival (Paradise Philippines) - not as popular as the other festivals. It is held annually in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. The usual events are a parade and 101 Ways to Cook Bangus. A "Longest Barbeque" was also held during the festival one year.
Kagay-Anon Festival (Paradise Philippines) - Every 28th of August, Cagayan de Oro celebrates the feast of Saint Augustine. In 2007, the city unveiled the new name of its annual city fiesta, the Kagay-an Festival. It is highlighted by the Miss Kagay-an Tourism beauty pagent, Sakay-Sakay sa Lambago fluvial parade, street dancing in native costumes and the Golden Float parade.