Here are the alternate routes for the 2025 MMFF Parade of Stars on Dec. 19
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has released its traffic guidelines for the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival Parade of Stars happening on Friday, Dec.19, in Makati City.
On Facebook, the MMDA laid out the lane closures, as well as the stop-and-go scheme along Macapagal Boulevard, Senator Gil Puyat Avenue, Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue, JP Rizal Street, and AP Reyes Avenue.
The adjustment will take effect from 12:01 p.m. to 10 p.m. Take note that movie-themed floats, tents, the staging area, and the main stage will be set up along the northbound lanes of Macapagal Boulevard, while spectators at the parade’s starting point will assemble on the southbound side of the road.
For those coming from Macapagal Boulevard, Mall of Asia, or Cavite:
Route 1:
- Turn left at Seaside Blvd.
- Turn right at Diokno Blvd.
- Go straight to Atang De la Rama St.
- Turn right at Vicente Sotto St.
- Turn left at Jalandoni St.
- Turn right at Pedro Bukaneg St. to reach the destination.
Route 2:
- From Diokno Blvd., turn right at Gil Puyat Ave. Extension.
- Turn left at Jalandoni St.
- Turn right at Pedro Bukaneg St. to reach the destination.
EDSA:
- Along J. P Rizal Ave., take Rockwell to Kalayaan Ave. (converted to one-way traffic).
- From J. P. Rizal Ave., take A. Mabini St., left at Zamora St., right at Commando Bridge to the destination.
The MMDA will assign at least 1,000 personnel, including traffic enforcers, motorcycle and mobile patrol units, towing and impounding teams, the Road Emergency Group, Public Safety Division, Metro Parkways Clearing Group, and the Traffic Engineering Center.
The MMDA said the parade will pass along Buendia Ave., Ayala Ave., Makati Ave., J.P. Rizal St., and A. Reyes Ave. before ending at Circuit Makati. The route spans 8.4 kilometers and is expected to last about one hour and 40 minutes.
It will be followed by a program and performances at the Circuit Makati.
In July, MMFF unveiled the first official entries for this year, namely, Call Me Mother, Rekonek, Manila's Finest, Shake, Rattle and Roll: Evil Origins.
The other final four entries announced last October were Love You So Bad, UnMarry, Bar Boys: After School, and I'mPerfect.
The Gabi ng Parangal will be held on Dec. 27.
