Saint Louis University’s 17th Lantern Parade Shines in Baguio City

Saint Louis University held its 17th Lantern Parade on December 1, 2025, highlighted by themed presentations inspired by lantern festivals around the world. The School of Engineering and Architecture emerged as the overall champion.

The 17th Saint Louis University Lantern Parade took place on December 1, 2025, drawing students, faculty and spectators to a showcase of lanterns inspired by international festivals. Before the parade began, the City Government of Baguio conducted the annual Christmas Tree lighting at the top of Session Road, followed by a fireworks display from SM City Baguio.

The parade featured groups from various SLU schools and units, each presenting lanterns based on a designated festival theme. The Saint Martin’s Lantern Parade represented Germany and the Netherlands and included representatives from the SLU Board of Trustees, Baguio City officials, the SLU Administration, the SLU Sacred Heart Medical Center, the School of Advanced Studies and the SLU Alumni Foundation. Other schools showcased lantern themes from Vietnam, Myanmar, Australia, Thailand, South Korea, Japan and India.

Themes and Participating Units

• Saint Martin’s Lantern Parade (Germany and The Netherlands)
  • SLU Board of Trustees
  • Baguio City Officials
  • SLU Administration
  • SLU Sacred Heart Medical Center
  • School of Advanced Studies
  • SLU Alumni Foundation
• Hoi An Lantern Festival (Vietnam)
  • Basic Education School
• Tazaungdaing Festival of Lights (Myanmar)
  • School of Accountancy, Management, Computing and Information Studies
• Moon Lantern Trail (Australia)
  • School of Engineering and Architecture
• Yi Peng Lantern Festival (Thailand)
  • School of Law
• Seoul Lantern Festival (South Korea)
  • School of Medicine
• Nagasaki Lantern Festival (Japan)
  • School of Nursing, Allied Health and Biological Services
• Diwali (India)
  • School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts

Awards and Winners

Major Awards

• Champion: School of Engineering and Architecture
• 1st Runner Up: School of Medicine
• 2nd Runner Up: SLU Basic Education School

Minor Awards

Best in Street Performance

• Champion: School of Engineering and Architecture
• 1st Runner Up: School of Medicine
• 2nd Runner Up: Basic Education School

Best in Field Performance

• Champion: School of Engineering and Architecture
• 1st Runner Up: School of Accountancy, Management, Computing, and Information Studies
• 2nd Runner Up: School of Medicine

Special Awards

• Ecolantern Innovation Award: SLU Basic Education School
• Most Disciplined School: School of Nursing, Allied Health and Biological Sciences
• Most Colorful Award: School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts
• Best in Illumination: School of Accountancy, Management, Computing and Information Studies
• Best Rhythmic Accompaniment: School of Engineering and Architecture
• Best in Mother Lantern: School of Medicine