Carson City Elected Officials and Community leaders took time for a photo with world known Filipino singer and performer, Apl de Ap, the Grand Marshall of the 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration. From L-R Laura Richards, Jim Dear, Jawane Hilton, Lula Davis Holmes, Perlita Rasing, Apl de Ap, Alex Cainglet, Fred Docdocil and Arleen Roxas. (Photo by Nicanor B. Arriola)
 

CARSON – Thousands of Filipinos from this city and nearby communities attended the City of Carson’s 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration.

The whole-day event featured two renowned Filipino artists, “Mr. Pure Energy,” Gary Valenciano, and Filipino-American rapper, singer, record producer, global philanthropist, and co-founding member of the multi-Grammy winning hip-hop group, Black Eyed Peas, Apl.de.Ap.

Apl.de.Ap was the first-ever celebrity Grand Marshal of Carson’s Philippine Independence Day Celebration.

Gary Valenciano, also known as “Gary V,” this year marks his 40th Anniversary in the world of entertainment, and closed out the festivities by headlining the entertainment portion of the day.

In collaboration with the Philippine Independence Day Foundation, the event was held from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Veterans Park.

This year’s festivities include live entertainment, booths, exhibits, health education, food vendors, a children’s area, cultural exhibits, and a parade.

Gary V. and Apl.de.Ap were joined by numerous Filipino and Filipino-American artists, such as Junior New System, Jaime Barcelon, Jo Awayan, Kayamanan ng Lahi, Leah Auditor, Hoku Mae’Ole Polynesian Dancers, Chris Chatman, Janice Javier, Kindreds, and 4th Impact. This year’s hosts included Annie Nepomuceno, Jules Graeser, Jason Lustina, Alexis and Jojo Riguerra, and ABC7 weekend anchor Irene Cruz in her first-ever Carson Philippine Independence Day Celebration.

The Philippine Independence Day Foundation Board of Trustees who organized the 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration in Carson City.From L-R Alex Cainglet,Gene Santos, Ely Mangabat,Myrna Sales,Perlita Rasing,Carmen Geronimo,Fred Docdocil,Nonie Belarmino,Henry Ward and Carlos Legaspi.the one on the far left is Joey Cinco, another community leader in Carson but not a member of PDIF. (Photo by Nicanor B. Arriola)
On June 8, 2024, Saturday, Fr. Dem Bugayong did a very meaningful sermon about the meaning of freedom during his Holy Mass before the start of the 126th Philippine Independence Day Celebration in the City of Carson that was attended of thousands of Filipinos and non Filipinos as well. (Photo by Nicanor B. Arriola)