PASEO DEL MAR: FIREWORKS IN THE EVE OF "DIA DE ZAMBOANGA" @ FEBRUARY 2012

On the eve of the 75th Dia De Zamboanga, which is Zamboanga's Chartered Day, my family decided at the spur of the moment to have a "paseo" or a stroll at the Paseo Del Mar, and saw some friends there. 

We were looking for a place to eat, then we saw the sign "Fireworks at 10:00 p.m." 

We decided to watch the fireworks, too!

We waited for the fireworks. But, we had to wait for the Mayor and his party for the countdown. But, they still came from another activity at the Fort Pilar Museum...

Others waited by the restaurants and the others stayed at the Plaza.

It was about 10:50 p.m. before the fireworks display started.

Here are some of the photos I got, but don't expect anything spectacular since I just had my Nikon P300 compact camera and no tripod at all. 

I didn't expect this stroll at all so no DSLRs with me!

Even then, I was happy with some of these even if they were taken hand-held!

notice that the fireworks came from the construction area covered by galvanized iron... the future site of the Zamboanga City dancing fountain 

the construction area covered by galvanized iron at one end of the Plaza... the future site of the second and larger Zamboanga City dancing fountain  

Well, I still enjoyed it considering that I watched the Pyrotechnic Competition at the SM Mall of Asia, about two weeks ago!!!

No music yet to go with the fireworks... but maybe in the future!

I guess what is important is the the effort of the community to put it up and appreciate the symbol of celebration it signifies!!!

PASEO DEL MAR: EVE OF "DIA DE ZAMBOANGA" @ FEBRUARY 2012

When one talks of nightlife in Zamboanga, we usually think of Paseo Del Mar!

On the eve of the 75th Dia De Zamboanga, which is Zamboanga's Chartered Day, my family decided at the spur of the moment to have a "paseo" at the Paseo Del Mar. 

We were looking for a place to eat, then we saw the sign "Fireworks at 10:00 p.m." 

We decided == why not watch the fireworks, too!

So I'd like to share with you images of Paseo Del Mar February 2012 and see a facet of Zamboanga City nightlife!!!

The entrance.

The sign and the Arches from the inside.

met friends in Paseo Del Mar

The Plaza.

stage in the Center of the Plaza

The Baywalk.

Baywalk facing the entrance

Baywalk facing the entrance

The restaurants as viewed from the Baywalk

Then, to our surprise, we found good friends at the edge of the Baywalk, who were waiting for the fireworks, too.

We decided to get the Knickerbocker from Pinoy Patio. (Patio Palmeras).

The newer set of restaurants, with bands.

The restaurants as viewed from the Plaza at the main street, starting from the back part of Paseo.

we notice that Barcode is usually full even later at night,  maybe because of their band 

Alavar's Restaurant

Twins

Dunkin Donut...many wait for the Fireworks!!! 

The restroom.

Views of the seaside: shoreline and viewing Lantaka Hotel by the Sea

View of the seaside: little boats by the Baywalk.

and they now sell souvenirs!!!

and of course, the little patrol boat from the Philippine National Police 

After a little drizzle, some folks left the area to find cover. Some couldn't wait for the fireworks.

Paseo Del Mar has evolved from the first time I wrote about it last year (Paseo Del Mar circa 2010)...so busy and more exciting! A place to meet friends and still be relaxing even when there are so many people around. Paseo Del Mar... now depicts Zamboanga City at night!!!