Pride March 2012 Parade and Program Guidelines

Huwebes na! Sa Sabado na ang #PrideMarch2012! Alam nyo na ba ang isusuot nyo?

Bago pumili ng bonggang-bonggang wardrobe, basahing maigi muna ang mga Guidelines para sa 2012 Metro Manila Pride March.

• Assembly is at 2:00 PM at the Makati City Hall; march proper will start at 3:00 PM. Don't be late or you'll be stuck in the bazaar.

• Better yet: Come real early and enjoy the bazaar.

• If you're in the closet but want to march, you can march with the straight allies (yes, straight people join the Pride March, too.) Or wear a costume that hides your identity.

• No matter how irritating the fundies (fundamentalists) can get, try not to kill them. Be in your most fabulous behavior and give the tanods and the police something to do.

• Speaking of the tanods and the police, remember that they're there for your safety (they're actually super heroes in disguise), so don't provoke them.

• Your marshalls will be your guide. Listen to them.

• Your belongings are your belongings. TFP won't have a baggage counter and there won't be lockers.

• Try not to bring stuff that will only end up in the trash bin. Better yet, bring your own trash bag.

• Fireworks are fun. Explosives, too (sometimes). However, they're not allowed during the march and the post-march program.

• Firearms. NO.

• Sharp objects e.g. katana, shuriken, sai, scythe, and the likes. NO.

• You should be responsible for re-hydrating yourself during the March. Yes, we'll have beer available for purchase. Drink responsibly.

• We are arranging to have the city hall allow us to use their toilets. Toilet etiquette, please.

• Unless you're coming in costume, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes and clothes.

• We'll be surreptitiously taking photos so don't be caught unawares. Always be your fabulous selves. Bring a handy kikay kit to freshen up.

• You wouldn't want people guessing, so we highly recommend bringing a banner to identify your organization.

• What's a parade without people cheering? A chant or a cheer from your group should make our parade more fun and festive.

• You may also want to throw in parade paraphernalia like pompoms and what-nots, but we really do not encourage using confetti. After all, you're going to have to clean up after yourselves.

Again: ASSEMBLY AT 2:00 PM, MARCH STARTS AT 3:00. We'll be back in the city hall by 4:30.