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At the heart of the Sinulog Festival is a celebration in honor of the Santo Nino. Head over to the Basilica for the last of the nine-day Novena Masses to kick off the festivities properly.

With a crazy day ahead, breakfast is non-negotiable. Jollibee is already well-loved by locals, but tourists definitely need to try this fast-food favorite. A breakfast steak with sunny side up eggs will fuel you through most of the morning.
Find your way to the Grandstands or look for a nice spot along Mango Avenue for the unique spectacle that is the street parade. Don’t forget your cameras for all those photo opportunities with the creative floats and the colorful costumes of the street dancers.
If you haven’t gotten around to it, we recommend a stopover at the National Bookstore along Mango Avenue to stock up on some non-toxic poster paint for all those parties in the afternoon. Make sure to pick out the most colorful ones!

Tucked in one of the smaller streets within the area, this homegrown coffee shop is the perfect place to cool off (or dry off, if it rains) while you refuel your stomachs. The pesto butter pork chop is hearty and filling.

Century Plaza is one of the best places to party during Sinulog. We highly recommend getting a VIP pass at Alejandro’s Crispy Pata. With it comes access to the restaurant (read: decent bathrooms and actual chairs), moderately priced drinks, and it helps that it’s home to the best crispy pata in town.

Spectrum’s Invasion Tour is one of the most anticipated events during the festival. Battle through the crowds and get yourselves to the SHS-J Gym for the most hip and happening party this side of the streets. P.S. Zee Lifestyle will be there with a nifty charging station, so make sure you like our Facebook and Instagram for exclusive access.

If you’re still up and about (and relatively sober), then good for you! Reward yourself with dinner at the roof deck of Harold’s Hotel, where you can enjoy a nice view of the city over more drinks, in a quieter setting.

You can linger at Highlights to watch the show, or walk a couple of blocks to Cebu Business Park for Ayala Malls’ exciting fireworks spectacle to conclude one epic day.

Honestly, Sinulog lasts up until the next day. If you’re still game to continue partying, it’s worth going back to Alejandro’s or the Invasion Tour. Alternately, you can hang out in pubs, like Politics in Escario Central, or at Sugbo Mercado at either Cebu Business Park, Cebu IT Park, or heck maybe even South Road Properties.
DATES:
Thursday-Saturday, January 12-14, 2017 (Cebu I.T. Park)
Friday-Sunday, January 13-15, 2017 (Cebu Business Park)
Saturday-Sunday, January 14-15, 2017 (South Road Properties)
Well, for starters, you’re going to need to fuel up before you go party. Experience the best of the local culinary scene at Sugbo Mercado, Cebu’s favorite weekend food market. Located in very strategic locations, there’s no reason you can’t pass by for a hearty fill of delectable dishes from late afternoon to late evening.
DATE: Friday, January 13, 2017
LifeDance gets bigger and better each year. This year, the event gives partygoers the chance to experience music in all its forms, with three stages: EDEN, the underground music stage which will feature house music; SOLARIS, the indie bands stage; and UTOPIA, the main stage which fill feature international sensations and the country’s top acts.
Experience music by DJs Jan Areno, Maxie Perez, Hans, Deuce and Ace Ramos; as well as performances by Up Dharma Down, Missing Filemon, Wonggoys, Womb, Bethany, and Drop Decay.
City Di Mare, SRP | Facebook
DATES: Saturday and Sunday, January 14-15, 2017
Last year, there was Steve Angello, 1/3 of of the Swedish House Mafia. This year, Plus 63 Music and Arts Festival brings in DJ Mag‘s number seven DJ in the world and head honcho of DIM MAK records, Steve Aoki. In a two-day event, get thrown a birthday cake by Steve Aoki and party with the bright names in the music industry and the country’s top artists, DJ Carlo Atendido DJ Daiki, DJ Ashura, Martina San Diego, DJ Short, El’O and The Zoids.
Cebu Business Park | Facebook
DATE: Sunday, January 17, 2017
As Spectrum Philippines celebrates its seventh anniversary of the Invasion Tour, they return to Cebu to bring the ultimate music festival right at the heart of Sinulog. On January 15, experience the Sinulog Invasion and go wild as music and people celebrate the grandest festival of the year.
Sacred Heart School-Jesuit Gym, Mango Avenue | Facebook
DATE: Sunday, January 15, 2017
Kicking it back to the retro 80’s, Hyper Wonderland delves into the wonders of the era: colorful, vibrant and groovy music. With all the parties going on around the city, Hyper Cebu gives Cebuano and tourist ravers to experience the ultimate dance party decade.
Axis Entertainment Avenue at Vibo Place, Escario | Facebook

Sinulog 2017 is coming up soon, and Zee Lifestyle is feeling extremely generous! Grab a copy of our December-January 2017 issue ahead of time—you’ll need it if you want the chance to win tickets to LifeDance, Hyper Wonderland 2017 and Sinulog Invasion 2017. Mechanics to be posted on our Facebook and Instagram accounts soon.
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Zee Lifestyle lists the top parties to head out to on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so you don’t miss out on anything!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15
Jungle Circuit Party at Hyper Club Roof – #JungleCircuitParty

Unleash the animal within at the Jungle Circuit Party: Sinulog happening at Hyper Club Roof. The event features DJs Travis Monsod, Marc Marasigan, Brian Cua, Jay Santos, Toy Armada, Cal Soesanto and DJ Ed, with appearances by EMCEE Orion Tamayo and performances by Martin Buen.
Book your tickets through Facebook, or SM Ticket Centers nationwide.
LifeDance 2016 at the SRP – #LifeDance2016

The country’s first ever outdoor EDM party returns this year in time for Sinulog 2016! LifeDance, to be held at the San Pedro Calungsod Shrine Area at the South Road Properties, has a stellar lineup featuring New World Sound, Tom Swoon, Felguk, DJ Snake, and more. Visit their website for more details.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16
Elektromundo at City Times Square – #Elektromundo2016 #TakeMeThere
Producers World Wide Womb have been bringing in international talents and events to the country, and for the past few years, have been doing the same for Cebu with its annual Elektromundo party.
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On Saturday night, City Times Square becomes a packed party zone, with DJs Callum David, Divine, Deuce, Mars Miranda, Funk Avy, X Factor, Modium, and Will Sparks. McAoh will be on the mic.
For more information, check out World Wide Womb on Facebook.
ETC Paintensity at Cebu Business Park – #ETCPaintensity2016

Kick-off your 2016 to a bigger, wilder, and bolder ETC Paintensity in Sinulog! Head to the Cebu Business Park Phase 3 on starting 4 PM to 3 AM and color the night to the beat of party music by top DJs like Knoxville, Ace Ramos & MC Pao, Martin Pulgar, Funk Avy, and more. ETC is also giving away limited edition ETC Paintensity shirt at the venue. Admission is FREE!
For more details and updates, check out ETC on Facebook.
Oh Ship! at Ibiza Beach Club
In time for the celebration of Sinulog, Ibiza Beach Club in Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu presents Oh Ship!, a hip and happening party featuring renowned international and local DJ’s. The event is set to run from 4.00 pm to midnight.

Andy Caldwell
Leading the line-up is international DJ, Andy Caldwell, an established veteran of dance music. Joining him is DJ Italo from Brazil, as well as seasoned DJ’s Jess Milnes, Kristian Hernandez, Abdel Aziz and Miro from Valkyrie and Palace, Manila.
For more information, Like Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu on Facebook.
Plus 63 Music Festival at the North Reclamation Area

Sinulog 2016 will be this festival’s inaugural event, and already Plus63 promises a unique mix of international and local music acts, and the carefree spirit of Coachella and Lollapalooza to Cebu. The festival is produced by Vinyl Entertainment and Peter Delantar, who has worked with artists like Ice T and Coco, The Weeknd, Pharell Williams, Jabbawockeez, Miguel, Big Boi of Outkast, Jay Sean, Keri Hilson and more.
Visit Plus 63’s official website.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 16
Sinulog Invasion at Mango Avenue – #SinulogInvasion

Arguably THE party to go to during the festival, Sinulog Invasion has slowly but steadily brought the Sunday music festival to new heights, and they continue to do just that this year at the Fooda parking lot on Mango Avenue.
For more information, Like Spectrum Philippines on Facebook.
Royals: Sinulog sa Alejandros 2016

When you want to experience the best party ever, look no further than Mango Avenue. Several establishments along the road will be hosting their own festivities, and Alejandro’s at the Century Plaza will be one of them. It’s located right where the action is so you don’t miss out on anything, and the best part is you can indulge in Cebu’s favorite crispy pata while partying.
For table reservations, call 6332. 253 7921 or visit their Facebook page.
Featured image courtesy of Mövenpick Hotel Mactan Island Cebu
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