The Santacruzan is a popular religious festival held in many towns and cities throughout the Philippines as the highlight of the month-long celebration of Flores de Mayo during the month of May. It is usually celebrated with a parade of decorated floats and elaborately dressed characters, representing various aspects of the Virgin Mary and other figures. The festival was introduced to the country during the Spanish period and continues to be celebrated by Filipinos all over the world.

Department of Tourism together with Intramuros Administration will bring back the glamour of the 1900s Manila Carnival Queen in this year’s Santacruzan sa Intramuros.

Santacruzan sa Intramuros will be held on Sunday, May 29, starting at Fort Santiago at 5:30 p.m., passing through Gen. Luna, Sta. Potenciana, Sta. Lucia and Anda Streets, ending at Clamshell 1 at 6:30 p.m. Mounted by the Intramuros Administration in cooperation with Camp Suki, the event features debutantes and models in gowns reminiscent of the traditional Maria Clara. The santacruzan adds color to the Pasundayag Northern Mindanao activities ongoing at the Philippines’ Bests (Wow Philippines) area.