Amidst sweltering summer heat, waterbreak brings respite for these faithfuls while pulling the carriage carrying the image of patron Saint Roche.

Ladies from a participating group practice their routine before the start of the parade along major roads in Mabolo.

The image of patron saint San Roque is taken out of Mabolo church for veneration.

Centuries-old tradition of thanksgiving to patron Saint Roche which dates back after the British Invasion in 1763.

A wave of colorful costumes of performers intensify Mabolo's summer festivities.

Two of the four beggars.

Revelers enjoy water spray from a firetruck.

Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian and other local officials looking on the parade and street dancing.

Young men reinterprets street dancing tradition with a repertoire of modern hits.

A team of street dancers gives it all to the tune of Korean hit "Gentleman."

As time goes by, the centuries-old tradition takes on a special meaning to the faithful. Offering a dance to the patron saint will receive divine intervention to find a life-long partner.