What is the Parade
SABAY PARADE is Metro Manila’s first city-bridging street celebration and Philippines’ own national street parade — a vibrant procession spanning the iconic route from Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati across the Kalayaan Flyover to Bonifacio Global City.
On parade day, the city transforms into a living, moving space of music, dance, and creative energy. Mobile sound floats pulse with rhythm. Drag and dance performances ignite the streets. Public rituals unfold at intersections. Booths, installations, and moving art surround the crowd.
The parade is open to all — a free-flowing wave of people, communities, artists, and allies walking together. There is no main stage. No headliner. Every corner becomes a platform. Every participant helps carry the celebration forward.
As we move from one city to another, we carry joy, solidarity, and sound across borders — reclaiming the urban landscape in the most expressive way we know how: together.
What SABAY PARADE Stands For
This is not a corporate show, not a celebrity-led event — but a people-powered parade that belongs to everyone.
SABAY stands for:
- Women’s rights and gender equality
- LGBTQIA+ visibility and solidarity
- Human rights and dignity for all
- Support for rural communities and underrepresented voices
And above all, it stands for unity in action — not in words alone.
“Sabay” means together — and that is our entire message: no headliners, no VIP zones, no voices louder than others. We move equally. We move as one.
At a time when we are more connected online but more divided in real life, SABAY reminds us of something simple and powerful: We need to walk together — not scroll past each other.
This is the Philippines’ moment to celebrate who we are — not divided, but side by side, without fear, without shame. This is a day to reclaim the street, the rhythm, and the joy of showing up for one another.
You're invited - SABAY na!
Why We Matters
We matter because we show up — not for attention, but for each other.
We matter because joy in the street is not a luxury — it's a signal that people are alive, united, and unafraid to take up space together.
We matter because in a time of isolation, division, and distraction, SABAY is a reminder that moving together — side by side — is still possible, still powerful, and still worth fighting for.
We are not a campaign. We are not a trend. We are not an event built around a stage.
We are the people. We matter because we are many. We are equal. We move forward — sabay.
This is the parade we all deserve and it only works when we move — together.
Calling In Our Partners
To bring this vision to life, we are calling in partners who believe in something bigger than a brand moment — partners who believe in movement, meaning, and the power of people.
We seek those who stand for:
- Diversity as a driving force for collective progress
- Public space as a shared ground for belonging, dialogue, and action
- Civic joy as a right — not a privilege
- Culture as a living tool for change, not just display
- Equality as the foundation, not the exception
Whether through funding, collaboration, visibility, or showing up on the street — your support helps realize one of Southeast Asia’s boldest, most inclusive street parades. A parade not built around personalities, but powered by presence.
Partnering with SABAY is more than sponsorship — it’s a stand. It says: you believe in a future where everyone can be seen, heard, and celebrated — side by side.
Let’s move the future forward — sabay.
Makati ♥ Taguig
While Makati and Taguig have stood on opposite sides of jurisdictional lines, the SABAY PARADE offers something different — a moment of unity that transcends borders.
On March 7, 2026, we walk across these two dynamic cities not in opposition, but in harmony — turning a shared route into a shared story. A symbol that community beats politics. That love knows no district. That joy travels freely.
We invite leaders, artists, residents, and allies to walk not behind, not ahead — but sabay. Together.
Why in March
SABAY PARADE 2026 takes place in March for a reason that is both practical and symbolic.
March marks the beginning of summer in the Philippines — a moment of brightness, openness, and renewed energy. It is a season of possibility, before the peak heat and before the rains arrive.
But beyond the weather, March offers something deeper: It allows us to define our own space — not as a follow-up to international Pride celebrations, but as a proud, independent declaration of who we are and when we rise.
We center Filipino timing, Filipino voices, and Filipino celebration — on our terms, in our rhythm — of love, of solidarity, of visibility.
By marching in March, we take the lead.
SABAY PARADE is a celebration shaped by community — not personalities. We believe the heart of the event belongs to the people walking, dancing, and creating side by side.
We choose not to center TV hosts, influencers, or celebrities. While many events hand over the stage to high-profile figures, SABAY holds space for everyone equally — no one above, no one below.
There are no headliners, no takeovers. Just shared movement, shared voice, shared happiness.
SABAY means moving together — not watching from the sidelines. One beat. One rhythm. One love.
This is more than a parade. It’s a bridge between voices, cities, and futures.
Come walk with us. Help shape a moment that belongs to all. Let’s move — sabay.
Our Sponsors
We thank our early supporters and brand allies who believe in a bold, inclusive future.
