DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 August) — Floral floats, indigenous tribes, school children, and street dancers took to the streets of Davao City on Sunday (17 August 2025), for the “Indak-indak sa Kadalanan” and “Pamulak sa Kadayawan.” The two separate parades that highlight the city’s Kadayawan Festival were held on the same day in an effort to minimize disruption of business schedules and to not repeat the previous years’ massive traffic gridlock. (Manman Dejeto / MindaNews)
Floats adorned with orchids, flowers, and fruits are a big hit among the crowd who flock to downtown Davao City for the annual Kadayawan Festival parade. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOFloral floats are the favorite souvenir photo backdrops for those who join the festivities of Kadayawan Festival. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOThe Kadayawan Festival parade starts early morning but can reach well into noon and everyone just scrambles to cool down every chance they get. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOSchool marching bands are no exempt from the harsh sun for the annual parade that draws thousands along downtown Davao City streets. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOLumads (indigenous peoples) proudly join the Kadayawan parade wearing their colorful garb—and a few modern touches. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOMaguindanaons are one of the original peoples that inhabit Davao City. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOThe scorching road could not deter barefoot street dancers who showcase their routines for the Kadayawan crowd. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOA Matigsalug tribe member takes the chance to go on social media during a pause in the Kadayawan parade. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOStreet dancing performances for the Indak-indak sa Kadayawan draw participants not only from Davao City but from other Mindanao cities as well. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOA lull in the parade is always a chance for everyone to check their phones, including the marching bands who provide music during the Kadayawan parade. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOGetting a good view of the parade is priority for the crowd who line the downtown streets of Davao City for the annual Kadayawan parade. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOFloral floats have been a trademark crowd-drawer for those who want to experience Davao City’s Kadayawan Festival. Here the flowers adorning a float get a good spray of water for them to last the whole stretch of the parade. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOThe Kadayawan Festival parade is an experience that school marching band members, along with the big crowd that flock to downtown Davao City for the festivities, will cherish. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETOIndigenous peoples of Davao City proudly take to the streets during the Kadayawan Festival, giving locals and visitors a great experience. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO
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