ORMOC CITY — A dazzling sci-fi-inspired float titled ‘Space Exploration’ by Rex Morales Construction took home the grand prize in this year’s Parade of Lights, one of the highlights of Ormoc City’s annual fiesta celebration held every June 29 in honor of Saints Peter and Paul.
The winning float, which featured futuristic elements and space-themed designs, bested seven other entries to claim the top prize of P500,000.
First runner-up went to Monster Inc., a vibrant float by ‘E Garage’, which earned P400,000. The second runner-up spot was awarded to ‘Mulan’, a float inspired by the iconic warrior princess and created by Tanaeñ Photo and Video, winning P300,000.
The remaining participants, though not placing in the top three, each received a consolation prize of P100,000.
This year’s Parade of Lights, themed around science fiction and Hollywood films, saw eight contingents parading from the newly constructed Badminton Gym in Barangay Juaton to the Ormoc City Plaza, drawing large crowds and brightening the city streets with creative and illuminated floats.
The city government has vowed to make future editions of the parade “grander and more spectacular,” building on the growing popularity of the annual event.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
