How it works
- Floats compete in small, medium and large categories. In 2026 there were 25 competing floats; in 2025 a record 44.
- Prize money is large by festival standards: a million pesos for the champion large float in 2026.
- Winners are announced a few days after the parade.
History
The festival began in 1996 to help the city recover from the 1990 earthquake. 2026 was its thirtieth edition.
Recent winners
| Year | Champions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | McDonald's (large), Chowking (medium), Zaparita's Garden (small) | |
| 2025 | Jollibee (large), Mang Inasal (medium), Zaparita's Garden (small) |
Photos
Photo: Kozak005, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Photo: Brandtdobeal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources
- Panagbenga Flower Festival
- Good Morning Baguio: 2026 winners
- Baguio Herald Express: float competition winners
Checked November 2026. Dates and rules change, so check the official site before you travel or enter.
