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| Regada Festival | |
|---|---|
| Regada Festival in 2024 | |
| Official name | Cavite City Water Festival |
| Also called | Regada |
| Observed by | Cavite City |
| Liturgical color | White and Gold |
| Type | Cultural, Catholic |
| Significance | Feast of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist |
| Celebrations | Holy Mass, Cultural dances, Karakol, Live concerts, Street party, Dousing of water to people |
| Date | 24 June |
| Next time | 24 June 2025 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First time | 1996 |
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