KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL  

 
KAGAY-AN FESTIVAL – Cagayan de Oro’s local answer to mardigras celebrated during the annual feast of the  city’s patron saint, Saint Augustine on August 28.  Traditionally done in a three (3) hrs. parade of civic-military groups, the event is colored by participation of contingents in bedecked costumes, choreographed movements, lively  sounds and gimmickry to bring out the desired theme or social message.   Added attractions are the inclusion of huge floats in parade and school drum & bugle corps.