Sinulog 2026 fluvial procession brings the Sto. Niño from Mactan to Cebu

The much-awaited Sinulog 2026 fluvial procession got underway early Saturday to bring the image of Señor Sto. Niño from Mactan Island back to Cebu City.

Hundreds of boats followed the vessel carrying the Sto. Niño image as it crossed the Mactan Channel on the way to Cebu City pier.

The fluvial procession, which started at 6 a.m., ended before 10 a.m. at the Cebu City pier.

A total of 392 sea vessels signed up to join this year's fluvial parade, according to a list of the Philippine Coast Guard Central Cebu.

The image of the Sto. Nino de Cebu was then brought back to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño where a reenactment of the first Mass, baptism, and wedding will be conducted at the Pilgrim Center.

In the afternoon, a 7-kilometer foot procession around the main streets of Cebu City will take place. —KG, GMA Integrated News