Traslacion 2026: Activities, procession route, and everything else you need to know • PhilSTAR Life

Thousands of devotees are expected to flock to Quiapo Church for this year's Traslacion.

The Traslacion, or Feast of the Black Nazarene, is held every January 9 to commemorate the transfer of the Black Nazarene image from the Recoletos Church in Intramuros to its current home at Quiapo Church, an event which was held over 400 years ago.

During this event, devotees pray and hope to touch the image, believing it brings blessings and protection.

PMaj. Philip Ines told Super Radyo dzBB on Saturday that approximately 15,000 PNP personnel will be deployed to maintain order and security during the procession. Metro Manila-based units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines will also assist in the event.

Meanwhile, the EcoWaste Coalition group has called for the prevention and/or reduction of waste during the event, incidentally, as Zero Waste Month is observed annually in January.

Activities leading to the procession have also kicked off, including barangay visitation that will continue until Jan. 6, novena masses on Jan. 8 and 9, and today's Blessing of Replicas of Jesus Nazareno.

The send-off ceremony will be on Jan. 7, followed by Pahalik until Jan. 9. Cardinal Jose Advincula will officiate a mass on Jan. 9, at 12 a.m. before the procession.

Procession route

The procession will take place on January 9, typically starting at 4:30 a.m. It will begin at Quirino Grandstand and proceed along Quezon Boulevard, passing through various areas on its way to Quiapo Church. Below is the full route of the procession:

Quirino Grandstand
Left to Katigbak Drive
Right to Padre Burgos Street through Finance Road
Straight to Ayala Bridge
Turn left to Palanca St.
Right to Quezon Boulevard
Right to Arlegui Street
Right to Fraternal Street
Right to Vergara Street
Left to Duque de Alba Street
Left to Castillejos St.
Left to Farnecio St.
Right to Arlegui St.
Left to Nepomuceno St.
Left to Concepción Aguila St.
Right to Cárcel St.
Right to Hidalgo St. through Plaza del Carmen
Left to Bilibid Viejo through Gil Puyat
Left to J.P. de Guzman St.
Right to Hidalgo St.
Left to Quezon Boulevard
Right to Palanca St. through the Quezon Bridge underpass
Right to Villalobos Street through Plaza Miranda toward Quiapo Church

Road closures

The MPD will also implement road closures starting on Jan. 8, at 9 p.m. onwards

Bonifacio Drive Northbound and Southbound;
Katigbak Drive and South Drive (One Lane Accessible to Manila Hotel and H20 Hotel; (plastic barrier);
Independence Road.
P. Burgos Eastbound and Westbound;
Finance Rd. Eastbound and Westbound;
Ma. Orosa St. Northbound and Southbound;
Taft Ave. Northbound and Southbound;
Romualdez;
Ayala Blvd. Northbound and Southbound;
C. Palanca Northbound and Southbound;
P Casal Northbound and Southbound;
Legarda St. Northbound and Southbound;
Quezon Blvd , Northbound and Southbound;
Lerma Westbound
McArthur Bridge Northbound and S Southbound; and
Jones Bridge Northbound and Southbound.

Alternative routes for vehicles going to the south

AIl vehicles travelling southbound of Mel Lopez Blvd. (R-10) going to Roxas BIvd. shall turn left to Capulong St., straight to Yuseco St. to Lacson Ave. to point of destination. (old truck route)
All vehicles travelling southbound of A Mendoza St. going to Quezon Blvd., shall turn right to Fugoso St., to Rizal Ave., to point of destination.
All vehicles travelling westbound lane of España Blvd. going to Quezon Blvd., shall turn SF to N. Reyes St., to CM. Recto Ave., to point of destination.
All vehicles travelling southbound of Rizal Ave. intending to utilize McArthur Bridge going to south area, shall turn left to CM. Recto Ave., left to Legarda St., to point of destination.
All vehicles travelling southbound of J. Abad Santos Ave./R. Regente going to Intramuros Area., shall turn right to San Fernando St., left to Madrid St., left to Mulle. Dela Industria to Binondo-Intramuros Bridge to A. Soriano Ave. to point of destination or take Juan Luna St,right to Muelle Dela Industria to Binondo-Intramuros Bridge.
Light Vehicles coming from Bonifacio Drive shall take Anda Circle then turn left to Soriano Ave. to point of destination.

Alternative routes for vehicles going to the north

All vehicles coming from A. Mabini St. and Ma. Orosa St. intending utilize TM. Kalaw Ave., shall turn right to U.N. Ave., straight to P. Guanzon St. to Mabini Bridge O point of destination.
All vehicles travelling northbound on Taft Ave. going to P. Burgos Ave., shall turn right to U.N. Ave., straight to P. Guanzon St. to Mabini Bridge to the point of destination.
All Trucks and Trailers travelling northbound of Osmeña Highway going to Mel Lopez Blvd. (Pier Area) shall turn right to Pres. Quirino Ave., to Mabini Bridge to point of destination.
All Trucks and Trailers travelling northbound Roxas Blvd. going to Mel Lopez Blvd. (Pier Area) shall turn right to Pres. Quirino Ave., to Mabini Bridge tO point of destination. (old Truck Route)
All light vehicles travelling northbound of Roxas Blvd. going to P. Burgos Ave. shall turn right to U.N. Ave. straight to P. Guanzon St, to Mabini Bridge to the point of destination.

Please note that certain streets will be temporarily closed as the procession passes through.

Prohibited items

The Manila Police District Public Information Office has set guidelines for Traslación participants. If you are joining the procession, do not bring or use the following items:

umbrella
knives or sharp objects
firearms
use of firecrackers or pyrotechnics
glass water container
any type of face cover (helmet, facemask, balaclava, cap, hoodie, and visor)
estardante (banner) or a replica of the Black Nazarene
bag, if really needed, use a transparent bag

Vendors are also not allowed in controlled areas. Keep in mind as well that participants under the influence of alcohol are not allowed to join the activities.

Bringing children or an ill family member is also discouraged for safety purposes.