The UP Mindanao community celebrated Kasadya 2023 Christmas Parolan Lantern Parade on 21 December 2023 with the theme, "Duyog: Pagdala sa diwa sa pagpahinungod ngadto sa komunidad" (Bringing the spirit of Oblation to the community).

Festivities began with the "Pailaw," the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree, lanterns, and the Oblation Plaza, on December 15, 2023. UPMin constituents witnessed the lighting of the Oblation statue, in line with the Kasadya theme. 

Chancellor Lyre Murao, in her message, said "Ang liwanag na ating natatanaw ngayon ay nagpapatnubay ng tungkulin ng Unibersidad bilang gabay at taguyod ng lipunan." 
"Nawa'y maging patuloy na simbulo ang Pailaw ng dedikasyon na walang pag-iimbot at ng pagkakaisa patungo sa layuning maglingkod sa ating mahal na bayan," she said.

The Land Reservations Management Office organized the "Handog Tsinelas" Project for 150 children-beneficiaries, mostly from the Dibabawon indigenous peoples tribe in the UP Laak Land Reservations, to receive a new pair of slippers for Christmas.

On December 22, 2023, students, faculty, staff, and administrators showcased their skills and creativity during the Parolan Competition, Christmas Carol and Dance Competition. The program also highlighted the announcement of winners for the recently concluded Building Decoration Competition.