Dinagyang 2009 Schdeule - The Beat Lives On!
Be where the action is during the Dinagyang 2009, a festival defined by the patronage of the Ilonggos to the Infant Jesus, Señor Sto. Niño, and described by their celebration of street dancing, merry-making, food tripping and culture presentations. View the event schedule for the 2009 Dinagyang Festival posted below.

The Dinagyang Festival has made Iloilo famous for being one of the top festivals in the Philippines. Not only does it attract tourists from all over but the Dinagyang Festival has been recognized by national and international bodies as a best practice and a top tourism event. Learn more about the Dinagyang Festival.
This Dinagyang 2009 be sure to witness the major events!
Dinagyang 2009 Schedule
- November 6, 2009 (12nn) - Local Launch of Dinagyang Festival (SM City Iloilo Activity Center)
- December 7, 2009 (3pm) - National Launch of Dinagyang Festival (SM Mall of Asia; Greenhills Shopping Center; Tiendecitas)
- December 13, 2009 (2pm) - Pamukaw 2009 (Capitol - Iznart - J.M. Basa - Freedom Grandstand)
- December 20, 2009 (2pm) - Presentation of Miss Dinagyang 2009 candidates (SM City Iloilo Activity Center)
- January 16, 2009 (3pm) - Opening Salvo (Plaza Libertad to main streets in the City Proper)
- January 18, 2009 (7pm) - Coronation Night of Miss Dinagyang 2009 (Freedom Grandstand)
- January 22 to 23, 2009 - First Iloilo International Dragon Boat Race Competition (Muelle Loney)
- January 23, 2009 (8am) - Dinagyang Drum and Bugle Competition (Freedom Grandstand)
- January 23, 2009 (3pm) - Fluvial Procession (Fort San Pedro - Muelle Loney)
- January 24, 2009 (8am) - Kasadyahan Competition (City Proper)
- January 24, 2009 (7pm) - International Night (Sarabia Manor Hotel)
- January 25, 2009 (8am) - Dinagyang Ati Competition (City Proper)
- January 25, 2009 (7pm) - Iloilo Dinagyang 2009 Awarding Ceremonies (Freedom Grandstand)
For the complete Dinagyang 2009 schedule click this link posted at Byahilo.com.








