DAVAO CITY, March 15 -- An estimated 50,000 people are expected to attend the "Parada Dabawenyo" (Davaoeno Parade) here on Sunday.

Aaside from the massive crowd of attendees, there are 300 confirmed contingents and 41 bands invited, the Davao City Tourism Operations Office (CTOO) said Friday.

Harold Quibete, organizer of Parada Dabawenyo and "Hugyaw Dabaw," said drum and bugle, drum and lyre, brass, and marching bands entries are a maximum 150 members since it would affect the performance if they limit the number

"Parada Dabawenyo will be traversing a shortened route to feature C.M. Recto Street and minimize the number of road closures during the event. We also wanted to give all our commuters and private vehicles alternative routes," ...