More than 100,000 Catholic faithful and devotees of the Jesus Nazareno attended the Misa Mayor or midnight Mass at the Quirino Grandstand prior to the start of this year’s Traslacion.

The crowd estimate was based on data from the Manila Police District and the Innovation Integrated GIS and Data Hub of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

As of 5:05 a.m., the andas carrying the image of the Jesus Nazareno was along Padre Burgos Avenue going towards Finance Road.

The andas carrying the image left the Quirino Grandstand at 4 a.m., officially starting the Traslacion. The Traslacion is one of the activities for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno, which is often attended by millions of Nazareno devotees.

The live track for the Traslacion can be accessed.

Quirino Grandstand

The Quirino Grandstand is a prominent public viewing stand and ceremonial site located in Manila’s Rizal Park, Philippines. It was originally built in 1949 and named after President Elpidio Quirino, serving as a key venue for presidential inaugurations, national parades, and large public gatherings. The structure was later rebuilt and expanded, most notably for the visit of Pope Francis in 2015.

Padre Burgos Avenue

Padre Burgos Avenue is a major thoroughfare in Manila, Philippines, named after the Filipino priest and martyr Father José Burgos, a key figure in the 1872 Cavite Mutiny. Historically, it has been a central artery connecting significant government buildings like the National Museum complex and the Department of Justice, reflecting its role in the country’s administrative and cultural life.

Finance Road

“Finance Road” is not a widely recognized specific cultural site or historical landmark. It is a common street name in many cities, often found in financial districts (like in Shanghai or London’s “Lombard Street,” historically a center for banking). Therefore, without a specific location, it generally symbolizes a historical or modern area of economic activity rather than a single site with a unified history.