CALOOCAN City will celebrate its 54th Cityhood Anniversary on Feb. 16, a non-working holiday here.
Month-long festivities are lined up including a motorcade, Kasalang Bayan, Boodle Fight, Tiburon Race, and the Search for Miss Caloocan 2016.
On Feb. 7, the city will recognize the contributions of the Filipino-Chinese community with a simultaneous Chinese New Year Countdown to be held at the Bonifacio Monument Circle and Caloocan North.
Prior to the countdown, a variety show and band concert will be held.
Advisories on the traffic rerouting scheme have already been posted on conspicuous areas on the main thoroughfares.
Recently, the city inaugurated its newest hospital, Caloocan City North Medical Center, in the city’s northernmost area. The event was graced by senatorial bet Tacloban Rep. Martin Romualdez.
A mega job fair and Buntis Congress will be held at the main city hall and Caloocan North on Feb. 9 and 10, respectively. Bloodletting activities will take place at CCNMC and CCMC on Feb. 10 and 11, respectively.
On Feb. 16, a Thanksgiving Mass will be held at Glorieta Tala dome at 6 p.m. to be followed by Outstanding Caloocan Awards in recognition of the excellent achievements of its constituents.
Kiddielympics for children will be held on Feb. 19 at Buena Park Sports Complex and on Feb. 20 will be the Mrs. Caloocan Talents Night at the Glorietta Amphitheater.
On Feb. 23 will be another Mega Job Fair, this time at the north city hall and the celebration will be capped by the Miss Caloocan 2016 Coronation Night on Feb. 27 at Malolos Avenue, Bagong Barrio.