#RiseUpTogether:
8 Tweets about
Pride Month 2018
that We Love
By Luanne Arevalo
Pride Month culminated last June 30 at the Marikina Sports Complex with the Pride March, and it was, as always, colorful—literally and figuratively. The place was filled with rainbow-themed flags, outfits, balloons, and signs, among others; but of course, none were more colorful than the participants and supporters themselves. And there were a lot: attendance was said to be 25,000, the biggest ever in local Pride March history.
This sea of rainbows makes #Pride2018 even more special 🌈💖 THE MARCH IS STARTING SOON, LOVES! Get ready to march and #RiseUpTogether! 🌈🌈🌈 pic.twitter.com/du0Q32bMjI
— 🌈Metro Manila Pride (@mmprideorg) June 30, 2018
SHASHAY INTO THE WORLD, MGA MAHAL 🌈🌈🌈💖💖💖 #Pride2018 #RiseUpTogether pic.twitter.com/qyRYfz4w2P
— 🌈Metro Manila Pride (@mmprideorg) June 30, 2018
June 30 2018#Pride#RiseUpTogether pic.twitter.com/cH04tO2YpX
— Dan Buhay (@danbuhay) June 30, 2018
But apart from celebrating and championing the LGBT community, Pride March also put the spotlight on several causes, and even raised funds for these—a shout-out to the Pride March’s beginnings as a sociopolitical protest.
Many of the Pride Months’ most memorable stories—whether about the March or simply about the significance of the event—were documented on Twitter, and here are some of our favorite posts:
1. The girl who honored her two dads
These dads of mine gave me second-hand embarrassment with their hats (may meaning naman daw) but hey, whatever floats your boat I guess 🙄❤ #Pride2018 #RiseUpTogether pic.twitter.com/hHx01HwJSI
— Andrea 🌟 (@WinterWaifu) June 30, 2018
In honor of #Pride and #FathersDay, I’d like to post about my same-sex parents, who have supported me and given me all the love a father AND mother could give, proving that you don’t need both a man and woman in a family to raise a happy child 🏳️🌈💖 pic.twitter.com/mswGMT7eeG
— Andrea 🌟 (@WinterWaifu) June 17, 2018
So much love, hat choices notwithstanding.
2.This graduate who waved the rainbow flag proudly at his graduation
I went up the stage waving the rainbow flag 🏳️🌈
Happy Pride Everyone. #RiseUpTogether pic.twitter.com/fgs1KWcrUY
— Dhar 🏳️🌈 (@DharChavez) June 27, 2018
Congratulations, Darryl Phillip Chavez of FEU!
3. This March joiner, who was determined to express his support at all costs.
When you have to clean the house at 9 but have Pride at 4:#Pride2018#RiseUpTogether pic.twitter.com/K4vPVxuhk8
— Aaron Aquino (@aarondagreat23) June 30, 2018
Lavet! Props for originality and creativity!
4. This guy, who did the sign language on stage
I LOVE KUYA TALAGA 💖
*applause in sign language* 🙌🙌🙌 #Pride #RiseUpTogether pic.twitter.com/UVf98FeAmf— Huwapaw 🏳️🌈 (@JuPauBan) July 1, 2018
LOOK: Sign language meets LGBTQIA+ Pride. #RiseUpTogether @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/eY5zaYuGzg
— Angelica Y. Yang (@angelicayyang) June 30, 2018
…and not just for the talk parts too, but even for the song numbers! Not all heroes wear capes, indeed!
5. These Marchers, who expressed an apology
I literally cried when I saw this kanina. Imagine living in a society with nothing but love and respect for each other. 😢 #RiseUpTogether pic.twitter.com/rL4rPaWHel
— Jamilah Salvador (@JAMBIyutiful) June 30, 2018
Like Krissy, would say: love love love!
6. The mother who greeted her son a Happy Pride in the best way
I always knew this day would come but not this way. We never talk about it but I know they have an idea. This is so unexpected. 😭😭😭
I get to exhale now. 🌈🦄#Pride #RiseUpTogether pic.twitter.com/DYq82mI8GW
— Jandro Madrid (@jandrogenous) June 30, 2018
We’re not crying! You’re crying!
7. These couples who felt right at home
We are home. Happy pride to us, my babi. #RiseUpTogether #Pride2018 pic.twitter.com/U9ZYm9pQMo
— Jamilah Salvador (@JAMBIyutiful) July 1, 2018
Never have I felt this much love and acceptance from the people around me. Proud to have spent this day with my brothers and sisters fighting for this cause! Thanks for another first, love 😉❤🧡💛💚💙💜 #RiseUpTogether #MetroManilaPride #MMPride2018 #Pride pic.twitter.com/AW3tn4OJ20
— Jason Salcedo 吉順 (@jasoncsalcedo) June 30, 2018
Awww <3 <3 <3
8. This family, who modeled just how the rest of society should be
One of the most precious moments I’ve seen at Pride March yesterday: a young family of three joyfully greeting everyone a happy pride. This is the genuine family-oriented love I would like to teach to my kids. :’) #Pride2018 #RiseUpTogether pic.twitter.com/SgPhuidiaS
— Paul Pollicar (@thePJJP) July 1, 2018
Because acceptance, not tolerance.
What’s your Pride story? Tell us below!
