The major annual festival in Baguio City has been officially declared open last November 5, 2012. Panagbenga 2013, formerly known as the "Baguio Flower Festival" is in its 18th season with the theme "A Blooming Odyssey" is expected to attract thousands of spectators as well as tourists as it did in the past celebrations. Baguio City is now gearing up for the events and the secretariat has released recently the schedule of traditional activities.

Panagbenga is a "Kankanaey" term for “a season of blooming”.

Panagbenga 2013 Major Highlights

Panagbenga Opening Parade	February 1, 2013
Market Encounter	February 1 - March 3, 2013
Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom	February 10, 2013
Handog ng Panagbenga sa Baguio	February 10, 2013
Fluvial Float Parade	February 10, 2013
Grand Street Dancing Parade	February 23, 2013 @ 8:00 AM
Grand Float Parade	February 24, 2013 @ 8:00 AM
Session Road in Bloom	February 25 - March 3, 2013
Pony Boy's Day	March 2, 2013
Panagbenga Closing Ceremonies	March 3, 2013
Grand Fireworks Display	March 3, 2013 @ 7:00 PM

Minor events and activities can be found elsewhere all over Baguio City during the whole month of celebration.

* Tips

Book early.
Scout on possible viewing spots before the major events.
Consider access to the nearest comfort rooms.
Before going to watch the major events, secure all your belongings, only bring what you need; umbrella, bottled water, camera and so on.
Park your vehicle on a secure location, better yet, park it on the hotel's parking lot where there is security.
Do not bring bulky things such as child stroller/carrier and bulky packs during major events.
Keep a close eye on your children, put identification cards and the like in their pockets and instruct them what to do if in case they get separated.
Stay away from small exits.
Bring small bills.
Keep wallets, cellphones, and other valuables in front pockets, wear clothing with deep pockets.
Report any untoward incidents to the nearest law enforcement.