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Pride Month is traditionally observed in June to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community around the world. Its history is rooted in the Stonewall Riots, a series of demonstrations held by members of the community to protest a police raid in New York. On June 28, 1969, a raid at the Stonewall Inn gay bar turned violent. This led to an important movement in the queer liberation movement.
Pride is a protest but it is also a celebration. Here are ways you can celebrate this June:
June 23: Pride March and Celebration (Nueva Ecija)
Venue: City Social Circle
This is the first-ever Pride event in San Jose City in Nueva Ecija. The march will be followed by a drag showdown at the Pag-asa Sports Complex.
June 23: SALIDA: A Queer Film Showing
Venue: Museo Dipolog
The film showing will screen three films that highlight the stories, identities, and experiences of LGBTQ+ Filipinos front and center: Nganong Dili?, Budjang, and Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros.
June 24: Ride with Pride 2023
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Venue: Meetup in McDonald’s Centris Quezon City at 10 AM
June 24: Tayo ang Kulayaan Pride March and Festival
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Venue: Circuit Event Grounds, Makati City
This year will see performances by Andy Crocker, Ayel Mari, Ballroom Culture PH, Dominota Nashubo, Gummy Fantasy, Hanj Mallen, Hapag Rainbow Choir Open Table MCC, House of Ding, Inah Demons, Ja Quintana, Jona Quinn, Kween Yasmin, Lady Morgana, Mac, Manila Pride Color Guard, Maria Cristina, Matthew Chang, Maxie Andreison, Melrose the Doll, Mrs. Tan, Myx Chanel, Nica del Rosario, O-A, Panthera Arma, Pop Emergency, Ricon, Shanne Dandan, Spectrum, Syd Hartha, Temptation Queens of Manila, TFX, TSN, UNKNWN, and MSC.
It will be hosted by Bunny Cadag, JP Bravo, Justine Peña, PAt Berin, and Stare Decisis.
June 24: Pride PH Festival
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Venue: Quezon City Memorial Circle
The Pride PH Festival will feature drag legends Precious Paula Nicole, Lady Morgana, Minty Fresh, Maria Christina, Pura Luka Vega, and Naia. Singers like Paul Pablo, Nica del Rosario, Peabo, Silas, Raven Heyres, and Lance will also be there. Also joining them are DJ Ayel Mari and dance groups Femme MNL, House of Mizrahi, and TFX.
You can also see Sassa Gurl, Fonzi, AC Soriano, Markki Stroem, Phi Palmos, Adrian Lindayag, Drei Arias, and Christian Antolin.
June 24: Cebu City Pride March
The Cebu City Anti-Discrimination Commission is hosting the Cebu City Pride March, starting at 4 PM.
June 24: Kaleidoscope
Venue: The Median Showroom, G/F Calyx Centre
The event will feature drag shows, free tarot card readings, tattoos for a cause, free HIV 101 and testing, games, and many more.
June 24: Cebu Pride Festival: A Culmination Party & Identity
Venue: Apex Club, City Time Square, Mandaue City
This is hosted by the JCI Lakan Bahaghari Cebu and will start at 9 PM.
June 24: Baguio Pride 2023
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Venue: Malcolm Square
The Pride March starts at Session Road at 10 AM. This will be followed by Panagbeki, which has performances, lipsync battles, a runway competition, and DJ sets. It will be held at Smoke & Barrel starting at 5 PM.
June 24: Kahilwayan Pride March (Cagayan de Oro)
Venue: Amphitheatre, Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro
June 24: The Annual Dance to Protest Party
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June 25: Cake: Never Hide
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Venue: Kondwi, Makati
June 25: Mandaue Pride March
Venue: Mandaue Heritage Plaza
June 25: Southern Tagalog Pride
Venue: Carabao Park, University of the Philippines Los Baños
June 25: MasQUEERade: Negros Pride 2023
Venue: Bacolod City Public Plaza
June 26-30: Pelikulaya: Mga Kwentong Mapagpalaya
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The Cinematheque Centres will be screening films for free. These include international movies and short Filipino films.
June 30: Queer Prom
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Venue: SMX Convention Center Aura
This is a safe space where you can be your most authentic self. Come in your best semi-formal or formal attire and enjoy unlimited drinks, photo booth prints, freebies, game prizes, and more. There are also performances from Leanne & Naara, Lady Morgana, and Nica del Rosario. Special guests include Nicole Cordoves, Thysz Estrada, Drew O’Bannon, and 2BROKEGAYS.
June 30: Beh-naissance Part Deux
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Venue: Gianetto Pizzeria, San Juan
Tickets have been sold out, but who knows? They might offer more tickets!
July 1: Cebu Pride Festival Nights
Venue: Draft Punk, Mango Square Mall
The event will feature performances from Cebu’s drag queens, including Maria Lava, Ashlee Min Hoe, Akiko Brown, Chloe Sparkle, Blacc Dahlia, Vae Zha Yaas, Paiyuuuh, and Nicole Pardaux.
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