Get ready for a festive Friday as the 51st Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Grand Parade of Stars rolls through the city on December 19, but plan your trip wisely, travelers and commuters!
The parade, kicking off at 1 p.m. from Macapagal Boulevard, will feature huge eye-catching floats from the official MMFF film entries.
This year&rsquo;s route spans major roads including Buendia Avenue, Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue, JP Rizal Street, and A. Reyes Avenue, ending at Circuit Makati. With road closures and temporary stop-and-go traffic schemes in place from 12:01 pm to 10 pm, motorists and commuters should expect heavy congestion and long delays throughout the afternoon and evening.&nbsp;
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To help control traffic flow and manage the expected crowds, the MMDA will field about 1,000 personnel composed of traffic enforcers, motorcycle units, mobile and towing teams, road emergency responders, and clearing crews. With post-parade performances scheduled at Circuit Makati, motorists should also anticipate continued traffic buildup in the area late into the evening.