The first festival was held exactly 20 years ago, in 1995, symbolizing the city's comeback after the devastating Luzon earthquake of 1990. Apart from the parade weekends, the festival features a floral arangement competition, a bazaar, open-air music, floral street decorations, and more.
Panagbenga has become the most popular festival of the Philippines and Baguio is bursting with tourists during the "season of bloom". It is advisable to take care of travel arrangements and accommodation weeks in advance.