Lapu-Lapu City fluvial procession on Nov. 12

LAPU-LAPU City’s fluvial procession of the Virgin of the Rule will be held on Nov. 12 to mark the first day of the novena Mass in honor of the city’s patron saint.

The fluvial procession, now on its 11th year, will set sail at 7 a.m. from the Pacific Cebu Resort wharf at Suba-basbas and will culminate at Muelle Osmeña around 9 a.m.

Tourism Commission chairman Damian Gomez Jr. leads the fluvial committee, while commissioner Naty Amores is overall coordinator.

After the 5:30 a.m. Mass at the Marigondon Parish church, the icon will be brought via a motorcade to the Pacific Cebu Resort where it will be boarded on a yacht offered by Lee Joseph Gonzales.

A chopper from the Philippine Air Force will drop the first shower of petals.

Two other drops will follow in the vicinity of Marcelo Fernan Bridge and at the Muelle Osmeña before the yacht docks signaling the end of the procession.

The best decorated and most symbolic pump boat will win prizes.

The MB Birhen sa Regla, the city-owned sea ambulance will be provided to members of the media who will cover the event. Boarding passes are at the Lapu- Lapu City Tourism Office. For reservation, contact Sunshine Alegre at 341-1644.