Intramuros Grand Marian Procession
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The Intramuros Grand Marian Procession commonly known as IGMP is an annual religious procession that takes place in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This event takes place every First Sunday of December at the Plaza de Roma at the facade of the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila. This event is organized by the Cofradia de la Immaculada Concepcion[1] and the Intramuros Administration. This procession is the largest and grandest of its kind in the country.[2][self-published source] Over 100 images of the Blessed Virgin Mary participate every year which comes from different parishes and families from all over the country. Some of the images include Our Lady of La Naval de Manila, Our Lady of Porta Vaga of Cavite City, Our Lady of the Pillar of Imus, Our Lady of Divine Shepherdess of Gapan, Nueva Ecija, Our Lady of Caysasay of Batangas, Our Lady of Aranzazu of San Mateo, Rizal and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba of Pakil, Laguna.
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Also called | IGMP |
Observed by | Intramuros, Manila |
Liturgical color | White, Gold and Blue |
Type | Cultural, Catholic |
Significance | In honor to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Preparation for the feast of the Immaculate Conception and Gathering of all canonical and episcopal crown Marian images and icons throughout the Philippines |
Celebrations | Holy Mass Processions |
Observances | Sending prayer cards, estampas, religious gifts and church services |
Date | First Sunday in December |
2023 date | December 3 (2023-12-03) |
2024 date | December 1 (2024-12-01) |
2025 date | December 7 (2025-12-07) |
2026 date | December 6 (2026-12-06) |
Frequency | Annual |
First time | 1981; 43 years ago (1981) |
Related to | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |