The Bacolod Yuhum Foundation officially announced the route for the Grand Salubong Motorcade, as part of the 45th celebration of MassKara Festival on Friday, according to a press release from the organization.
More than 60 sponsors will participate in the kickoff event, which will start at 3 p.m. from Araneta Street and culminate at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC).
The motorcade will assemble near the KIA Motors showroom in Barangay Singcang-Airport and will make its way through Gonzaga, Gatuslao, North Capitol Road, and Lacson Street.
The Bacolod Traffic Authority Office is advising the public to expect heavy traffic along the routes.
Sponsors are also expected to give away merchandise and candies for spectators.
From Lacson Street, the motorcade will continue along BS Aquino Drive, Hernaez Street in the South Public Market (Libertad) and Lacson-Burgos Street before heading toward Circumferential Road before making its final stop at the BCGC grounds by 5:50 p.m.
‘BIGGER AND BETTER’
The Bacolod City Local Government, in partnership with the Bacolod Yuhum Foundation, promises Bacolodnons and visitors of a bigger and better MassKara celebration this year.
Headlining the festivities at the BCGC are local pop-rock group Yuya and OPM sensation December Avenue to serenade the crowd with hit songs including “Sa Ngalan ng Pag-ibig,” “Kung Di Rin Lang Ikaw” and “Kahit Di Mo Alam.”
The Grand Salubong will culminate with a fireworks display at midnight, marking the official start of the 45th MassKara Festival.*
