In case you’re passing through San Juan City on Monday, June 24, 2024, just a reminder: the annual Wattah Wattah Festival or Basaan Festival is happening on that day, and the local government has announced road closures for the parade.
From 5am to 12nn on June 24, parts of the following roads will be closed to traffic:
Wattah Wattah Festival 2024: Road closures (5am to 12nn)
- Pinaglabanan Street
- N. Domingo Street
- F. Santos Street
- Aurora Boulevard
- G. Araneta Avenue
- F. Manalo Street
- P. Parada Street
- P. Guevarra Street
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The advisory also warns motorists to expect heavy traffic on Aurora Boulevard throughout the day. If possible, take alternate routes.
For reference, check out the map of the parade route below. Mayor Francis Zamora announced last week that this year’s Wattah Wattah Festival will be...well, watered down: Only three fire trucks will be deployed to conserve water. Be warned, though, that even if you steer clear of the parade, you can usually expect to get doused anywhere in San Juan City on this day.
Wattah Wattah Festival 2024: Parade route
