ILOILO City – Major roads surrounding Jaro Plaza will be closed this Saturday afternoon, January 17, as the Iloilo City government rolls out traffic restrictions for the opening salvo of the Jaro Fiesta 2026, an annual event expected to draw large crowds and a district-wide parade.
The Iloilo City Traffic and Transportation Management Office (TTMO) announced that full road closures will be enforced beginning 3 p.m. to accommodate the opening parade requested by the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) of Jaro district in celebration of the February 2 feast of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of Candles).
The parade route will start from Rizal Street in front of Jaro Cathedral, then proceed to Libertad Street, turn right to Fajardo Street, right to Lopez Jaena Street toward Commission Civil Street, then right to Del Carmen Street, right to E. Lopez Street, and straight back to Jaro Plaza for the finish.
Full road closures will be implemented along Rizal Street surrounding Plaza Jaro, portions of Libertad Street, Fajardo Street, Lopez Jaena Street, Simon Ledesma Street, Commission Civil Street, E. Lopez Street, and Jalandoni Street.
TTMO urged motorists to take alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion during the event./PN
