Barangay Granada, one of seven contingents in the 45^th Masskara Festival 2024, sealed its winning streak three years in a row.

Aside from the Grand Slam plum, Barangay Granada is also adjudged Best in Music, Best in Theme and Concept, and Best in Costume.

The contingent prayed and worked hard to mark the "three-peat," according to their choreographer, Mark Philip Lamirez. 

“Despite ng lahat na hirap sa blocking, bumabagyo, ang mga residente makikita mo ang kanilang pag-pray para sa kompetisyon na makuha ang tinatawag na Grand Slam,” Lamirez, said.

Barangay Granada has aspired for a back-to-back-to-back win since it was hailed grand winner in 2022 and in 2023.

“Actually, matindi ang nararamdaman ko. Parang iiyak ako na hindi ko ma-explain. Pinangarap, ipinagdasal namin na target namin,” Barangay Chairman Armando Vito said.

Barangay Bata is adjudged first runner-up, while Barangay 12 as second runner-up.

An improved weather condition on Sunday, October 27, 2024 for the Sapphire Year, or 45^th anniversary, of Masskara Festival which is a signature tourism attraction in Bacolod City, gave way to an unhampered staging of the Street Dance and Arena Dance Competition that wowed domestic and foreign tourists alike.

“We are very happy that the tourist enjoyed our Masskara Festival especially the third and final week of our festival,” Councilor Jason Villarosa, chairperson of the Committee on Tourism, said.

Further, the “Masskara Festival 2024: The GMA Regional TV Coverage” also marked its success. Aside from a livestream on the seven contingents’ world-class performances, different stories behind the Masskara festivity were featured.

Tens of thousands of netizens watched the livestream on various social media platforms of GMA Regional TV and GMA Integrated News.

A drone show and fireworks display capped the activities of the Masskara Festival 2024; the celebration of which is deemed a “smilestone” (a milestone in the City of Smiles).