Clear up your schedules on the second week of February and head on over to Iloilo City for a fun experience at the Paraw Regatta Festival 2011. Now on its 39th year, the Iloilo Paraw Regatta is the oldest traditional craft event in Asia, and the largest sailing event in the Philippines.


Samba de Regatta Dance Competition

Over the years, Iloilo Paraw Regatta has grown from a half-day sailboat race into a week long multi-event festival that it is now. Side events include the Iloilo Paraw Slalom, Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta, Pinta de Layag Competition, Pinta Tawo Competition, Miniature Paraw Race, Rowing and Paddling Competition, Governor’s Cup Fishing Competition, Samba de Regatta, Beach Football Tournament, and the Beach Volleyball Tournament, Luces by the Sea (Fireworks Display).


Luces by the Sea Fireworks Display

Here’s the Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival 2011 Schedule of Activities:

February 13, 2011 (Sunday)

7:00 AMMass OfferingVilla Arevalo Parish Church
9:00 AMFellowship BreakfastTatoy’s Manokan
3:00 PMFormal Opening Program: 2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta FestivalRobinsons Place
4:00 PMPresentationof Official Candidates: 2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta FestivalFountain Area
5:00 PMOpening of The Photo Exhibit (Feb 14 to 20, 2011)
Opening of The Miniature Paraw-Making Contest (Feb 14 to 20, 2011)
5:30 PMOpening of The Iloilo Watercraft Association Exhibit (Feb 13 to 19, 2011)
6:00 PMCocktails
10:00 AMStart of The “Pinta Layag” Sail Painting ContestRobinsons Car Park
4:00 PM2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant: Festival Costume & Swimsuit Pre-Judging CompetitionsRobinsons Fountain Area

February 15, 2011 (Tuesday)

4:00 PM2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant: Evening Gown & “Darlingof The Press” Pre-Judging CompetitionsRobinsons Fountain Area

February 16, 2011 (Wednesday)

4:00 PM2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pre-Pageant: Talent CompetitionSM City

February 17, 2011 (Thursday)

6:00 PM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Festival Torch ParadeMajor City Streets
8:00 PM“Sinamba Sa Paraw Regatta” Mardi Gras Semi-FinalsFreedom Grandstand

February 18, 2011 (Friday)

12:00 NN2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Rowing & Paddling CompetitionsAlong Iloilo River
7:00 PM2011 Miss Iloilo Paraw Regatta Pageant Coronation NightFreedom Grandstand

February 19, 2011 (Saturday)

7:00 AMSend-Off Mass of The Governor’s Cup Deep-Sea Fishing CompetitionFort San Pedro Drive Inn
8:00 AM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Women’s Beach Volleyball EliminationsVilla Regatta Beach Front
8:00 AM1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Airsoft Competition – EliminationsPunta Villa Resort Hotel
9:00 AM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Men’s Beach Football EliminationsVilla Regatta Beach Front
10:00 AM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Beach Ultimate Elimination SVilla Regatta Beach Front
9:00 AM1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Jet Ski CompetitionIloilo Fishing Port Complex
6:00 PMGma Network’s “Reggae-Ta” & Kapuso Night Beach PartyMain Festival Stage Tatoy’s Villa
6:00 PMAbs-Cbn Beach PartyBreakthrough Restaurant Beach Front
7:00 PMThe 1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta “Chairman’s Ball”Consejo Hall, Tatoy’s Villa
10:00 PMArevalo Pyrotechnics Association’s Fireworks Competition & “Luces By The Sea” Fireworks DisplayMain Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan

February 20, 2011 (Sunday)

6:00 AM“Pinta Layag” Final JudgingVilla Beach Shoreline
6:00 AMFestival Photo Contest (Awarding On March 4 at Tatoy’s Manokan, Villa Beach, Arevalo, Iloilo City)Villa Beach Shoreline
6:00 AMMain Paraw Regatta Event: Registration of Participants / Measurement of Participating ParawsVilla Beach Shoreline
7:00 AMOpening Program & Opening Declaration of RaceMain Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
7:30 AM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta – 39th Edition Grand Take-Off
8:00 AM“Sinamba Sa Paraw Regatta” Mardi Gras Finals
8:00 AM“Pintawo” A Body-Painting CompetitionBreakthrough Restaurant
8:00 AMMini Paraw Beach RaceVilla Beach Shoreline
8:00 AM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Women’s Beach Volleyball FinalsVilla Regatta Beach Front
8:00 AM1st Iloilo Paraw Regatta Airsoft Competition – FinalsPunta Villa Resort
8:00 AMSports Photo ContestVilla Regatta Beach Front
9:00 AM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Men’s Beach Football FinalsVilla Regatta Beach Front
10:00 AM2011 Iloilo Paraw Regatta Invitational Women’s Beach Football FinalsVilla Regatta Beach Front
10:00 AM2011 Iloilo Beach Ultimate FinalsVilla Regatta Beach Front
12:00 NNArrival of The Deep-Sea Fishing Competition ParticipantsMain Festival Stage Tatoy’s Manokan
3:00 PMAwarding Ceremonies