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Joyful Mysteries Christmas story parade held in Bocaue

Published Dec 16, 2025 02:32 pm
College students of Dr. Yanga’s College Inc. (DYCI) portraying the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and other biblical figures riding on six floats depicting the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.
College students of Dr. Yanga’s College Inc. (DYCI) portraying the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and other biblical figures riding on six floats depicting the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.

BOCAUE, BULACAN — Residents, teachers and students flocked to Dr. Yanga’s College Inc. (DYCI) in Barangay Biñang 2nd here on Monday, Dec. 15, for the sixth Christmas Story parade featuring floats that portrayed the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.

The parade, which depicted scenes from the birth of Jesus Christ until His youth, rolled through the busy streets of Bocaue—known as the Fireworks Capital of Bulacan—just 10 days before Christmas.

Retired priest Ibarra “Barry” C. Mercado said the influx of people reflected a united respect for the celebration of the birth of Christ.

He described the event as an imitation of the Holy Week procession, but this time centered on the Christmas story through carozas.

As early as 11:00 a.m., DYCI Vice President Arvie Mendoza was already busy preparing college students who would portray Mama Mary, Saint Joseph, and other characters from the Holy Bible.

The parade was unique because the floats depicted the Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.

The first caroza presented the Annunciation, when Angel Gabriel told the Blessed Virgin Mary that she would give birth to the Son of God.

The second is the Visitation, when Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, who rejoiced as the child in her womb leapt with joy. 

The third float portrayed the Nativity, celebrating the birth of Christ, Emmanuel, meaning “God is with us.”

The fourth caroza showed the Presentation, highlighting the obedience of Mary and Joseph to God’s law and their example of living in harmony with others.

The fifth float depicted the Finding in the Temple, where the young Jesus demonstrated wisdom beyond His years and revealed His mission to follow the will of God.

The sixth caroza featured Santa Claus, representing Saint Nicholas, the symbol of generosity, kindness, and compassion for the less fortunate.

The six carozas left Sto. Niño Central School at 6:30 p.m., toured MacArthur Highway until Bocaue Crossing, and returned to DYCI at 8:00 p.m.

Father Barry shared that his apostolate began more than 10 years ago at Sagrada Pamilya in Sapang Palay, San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, before continuing at Saint Joseph the Worker in Pandayan, Meycauayan.

Even in retirement, he remains committed to organizing annual Christmas parades that narrate scenes from the life of Jesus Christ, from before His birth to His youth.

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