QC Pride Run Paints Tomas Morato in Rainbow for Pride Month Kickoff
Honey, if you ever doubted that Quezon City knows how to throw a party for a cause, last night’s inaugural QC Pride Run was your sign to lace up those sneakers and join the rainbow revolution. On June 7, 2025, Tomas Morato Avenue was transformed into a kaleidoscope of color, energy, and solidarity as over 3,000 LGBTQIA+ Filipinos and allies sprinted, sashayed, and strutted their stuff to launch Pride Month in the metro’s most energetic fashion yet.
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Runway Meets Runway: Tomas Morato Goes Full Spectrum
The scene? Think glowing LED wristbands, pride flags in every hue, and even Mayor Joy Belmonte herself powering through the drizzle alongside drag queens, barkadas, and entire families decked in the official run singlets. Not even the rain could put a damper on this parade, because let’s face it, a little ambon is just a free glimmer for the glitterati!
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Pride, Community, and Queer Spaces
The 5km route didn’t just loop around Tomas Morato; it formed a ribbon of solidarity passing through queer-owned and queer-friendly businesses in Timog, Eugenio Lopez Jr. Drive, Panay, and Don Alejandro Roces. Every kilometer was lined with cheers, music, and impromptu drag lip-syncs, affirming each step as a declaration: Quezon City is a safe space. The “Run with Pride. Run for Pride.” theme was more than a tagline, it was a moving tribute to inclusivity and acceptance.
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Artie’s Picks: Moments That Sparkled
- The grand start at 6 P.M. punctuated by a group hug so big, even the streetlights blushed.
- Runners armed with LED bands lit up Tomas Morato, turning the avenue into a living rainbow after sunset.
- Drag queens giving fierce “runway” twirls mid-race, because hunty, if you’re not serving lewks while running, you’re just jogging.
As the crowd thundered across the finish line, it was clear: Quezon City’s Pride Month kickoff isn’t just an event, it’s a legacy in motion. By spotlighting queer spaces and celebrating every expression of love and identity, QC has set the bar fabulously high for Pride events to come. See you at the next stop, darlings, this glitter train isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
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