Pasko 2024

The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc., in proud collaboration with the Sampaguita Ladies Society, joyfully invites you to celebrate Pasko 2024—a Christmas festival infused with vibrant Filipino spirit. Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 15, 2024, as this festive gathering begins at 12:00 noon and continues until 6:30 PM, with the cherished Simbang Gabi service following at 7:00 PM. This grand event will be hosted at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center, located at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626.

Delight in Pasko 2024 with a feast of authentic Philippine cuisine and holiday treats from various food vendors. Explore a marketplace featuring an array of unique merchandise from Filipino-American businesses within the Tampa Bay Area.

The Bayanihan Arts and Events Center will be abuzz with continuous, lively entertainment brought to you by dedicated local artists, including Don Bronto, Ina James, Maribeth Guerrero, Raffy Bleu, Clark Panugalinog and others. There will also be performances from PCFI’s own resident performing groups, the Philippine Choral Group, Philippine Performing Arts Company, Indak Pambata, and the Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble.

Adding a touch of tradition, a spellbinding live Nativity scene, directed by Vivian Furigay-Dudgeon and performed by Filipino-American volunteers, will captivate the audience.

Emcee for this year’s festivities is the distinguished Emil Inducil Cruz.

Christmas Tree Competition

Celebrate the season by admiring the beautiful entries in the Christmas Tree competition, featuring meticulously decorated trees by PCFI member organizations and displayed throughout the festival hall.

Schedule of Entertainment

12:00 Noon| Pasko starts with introductions by Emil Cruz; House music by DJ Jomar

12:20 PM | Welcome remarks by Arnell Biglete, PCFI Chairman, 2024-26
Welcome remarks by Lissa Biglete, Chair, Sampaguita Ladies

12:30 PM | Musikong Kawayan Bamboo Ensemble

1:00 PM | Games*

1:15 PM | Ina James, vocalist

1:30 PM | Indak Pambata

1:40 PM | Line Dancing with Dr. Abby Hamilton and the Youth Advisory Board

1:50 PM | Ina James, vocalist and Dodie Rabanso, Tawag ng Tanghalan 2024 Winner

2:10 PM | Raffy Bleu, vocalist

2:20 PM | Maribeth Guerrero, vocalist

2:30 PM | Fil-Am Amateur Ballroom Dance Club of Tampa Bay

2:40 PM | Don Bronto, vocalist

2:50 PM | Dance number by May Golez and Friends

3:00 PM | Philippine Performing Arts Company, Inc.

3:15 PM | Philippine Choral Group

3:30 PM | D’ Dancing Divas (Dance)

3:45 PM | Games*

4:00 PM | CHRISTMAS IN OUR HEARTS, a Christmas Pageant, Vivian Dudgeon, coordinator

5:00 PM | Announcement of Christmas Tree and Parol Winners, Marly Balderama, coordinator

5:15 PM | Gift-Giving with Santa Claus

5:30 PM | Public Dancing

6:00 PM | Pasko 2024 Ends

7:00 PM | Simbang Gabi, Day 1
Fr. Craig Morley, presider

Parol-Making Competition

Bring your creativity and join the Parol-Making Competition! Show off your traditional Philippine Christmas lantern, with a special prize awaiting the most stunning creation.

Gift-Giving with Santa

Spread the joy! Families are welcome to bring gifts for children. Drop your presents at the main tree, and Santa will make sure they’re given to the little ones during the event.

Simbang Gabi

Continuing this beloved tradition, a Simbang Gabi novena mass will take place at 7:00 PM after Pasko 2024. This cherished nine-day series of Masses, honored by Catholics and Aglipayans across the Philippines, prepares hearts for Christmas and venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Sto. Niño Shrine USA, Inc., and Ang Bisaya of Florida have graciously arranged for the novena Masses throughout the Tampa Bay Area.

Admission
Entry to Pasko 2024 is just $5.00, with free admission for children aged five and under.Performers
If you would like to showcase your talent at Pasko, please call (813) 925-1232 or (813) 317-5319 or contact us. Please limit your performance to Christmas repertoire only.

Parking
Complimentary parking will be available in designated areas. Kindly avoid parking in reserved spots.

For more information about the vendors and performers at Pasko 2024, please contact Lissa Biglete at (813) 909-6470, the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center office at (813) 925-1232, or visit us at www.pcfitampa.org.