June may just be the most colorful month of the year. From streets to parties, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their friends paint the town rainbow, all while raising progressive ideologies. 

If you are part of the queer community or an ally, here are some places and events where you can freely wave rainbow flags and express yourself. 

Lip Sync Battle in La Union

Onlypans Taqueria is opening its diner for a lip sync battle in San Juan, La Union, on June 8, 2024. 

Hosted by Drag Race Philippines Season 1 finalist Eva Le Queen, the contest in celebration of Pride Month will have queer performers compete for a grand prize of P15,000. 

“No Boys Allowed” musical night in Makati

An all-female-centered event that seeks to provide a safe party experience for queer women and allies is set to take place in Chino Roces Ave., Makati, on June 15, 2024. 

The intimate party brought by Flying Ipis and Locked Down Entertainment will feature various musicians and giveaways from L'Oreal, Jellytime, and Issy and Co.

The door charge is P600. 

Drag Pride Fiesta in Alabang, Muntinlupa

International and local drag queens will unite for Beyond Limits event production’s "Out Loud and Proud: Drag Pride Fiesta 2024" event happening at the Filinvest City events grounds on June 15, 2024.

Audiences can enjoy performances from drag artists Marina Summers, Precious Paula Nicole, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Detox, Jujubee, Courtney Act, and more.

Sticker Con in Makati 

The community of local queer artists will gather for their first event of the year, titled “QUEERLAYAAN 2024: A Pride Celebration & Art Market,” to be held at Chino Roces Avenue Extension in Makati on June 16, 2024.

Fans can meet the creatives for an entrance fee of P100. 

“LoveLaban2Everyone” in Quezon City

The local government of Quezon City is hosting this year’s pride month festival at the Quezon Memorial Circle on June 22, 2024.

Among the biggest Kapamilya stars who will grace the event are comedian Vice Ganda, OPM girl group BINI, singer JK Labajo, and actor Elijah Canlas.

The event is open to everyone and has no entrance fee. 

Vice Ganda, BINI to headline QC Pride celebration

Costume contest in Pasay

Queers and allies are urged to dress up in their most fabulous outfits for RUNRIO’s Pride Run 2024 Costume Contest at the SM MoA Complex on June 22, 2024. 

Pride march in Cabanatuan City

The city government of Cabanatuan will end the month with a pride march at the Plaza Lucero on June 29, 2024. 

In a Facebook announcement, the local government also encouraged everyone to show up to the event with their “best pride outfits” to win cash prizes. 

“Glitter & Doom” watch party in Ayala Malls

Movie lovers can sing and dance to the movie “Glitter & Doom,” starring Filipino actor Alex Diaz and British stage actor Alan Cammish, until June 30, 2024.

The queer romance film is exclusively being shown in Ayala Mall cinemas nationwide.