Municipality in Bulacan, Philippines
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Bocaue (pronounced as bo-ka-we) is a town in Bulacan. It is noted for its fireworks industry, its famous fluvial parade, the largest indoor stadium in the world. Bocaue is nicknamed the "Fireworks Capital of the Philippines", with its many local manufacturers and fireworks stores.
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With a 55,000 seating capacity, the arena is the biggest domed indoor arena not only in the Philippines but in the world. Built by local Christian sect, Iglesia ni Cristo for their centennial, the Philippine Arena hosts several events including sporting events, church events and concerts.
New Era University (NEU) Stadium
Also part of Iglesia ni Cristo's Ciudad de Victoria complex. The stadium is mainly for football events. It also hosts a blue athletics track.
Bocaue Church
One of the oldest churches in Bulacan, established in 1578. The church is the home of the Cross of Wawa, a Catholic relic, which is paraded in the Pagoda Festival. Its pointed-edge altarpieces resemble those in medieval European churches.
Shrine built in honor of Philippine National Artist Francisca Reyes Aquino, who was credited for her contributions to Philippine art and culture in the field of native dance. The place is managed by the National Historical Institute.
A leisure area within the Ciudad de Victoria which features a variety of plants. It also hosts the Animal Kingdom, a mini-zoo with various wild animals, and a merry-go-round.
Historical landmark.
A Catholic shrine dedicated to Andrew Kim Taegon, a 19th century Korean priest who served in the area before returning to his homeland, where he was martyred for his beliefs. The chapel resembles an East Asian pagoda, while the gardens have been manicured on the same lines.
An annual fluvial parade, also part of the annual Feast of the Holy Cross, where the Krus ng Wawa, which is believed to have saved an old woman's life who drowned, is paraded on the Pagoda, a gaily structure mounted on large wooden boat (banca), which is then paraded through the Bocaue River.
A farm-resort and events venue with its own restaurant and cafe.
Food court.
Food court.
Fast food restaurant.
affordable Milk Tea and Coffee.
By bus
As of July 2020, the following bus companies operating provincial buses have routes out of NLET:
By jeep
Jeepneys ply MacArthur Highway.
By car
The fastest route to Bocaue is via North Luzon Expressway, with two exits: Bocaue (exit 27) and Tambubong (exit 27A).
By train
Bocaue will be served by the future railway to Clark Airport. As of 2026, a train station is being built along Halili Avenue between NLEX Bocaue Exit and Bocaue Crossing.
Tricycles are necessary when getting around downtown, which is bypassed by MacArthur Highway.
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