Makati traffic rerouted for June 11 grand parade

MANILA, Philippines – Starting 10 pm on Wednesday, June 10, traffic along Makati Avenue will be rerouted to make way for a grand parade and street party marking the 345th founding anniversary of Makati City.

A grand parade, dubbed “Sampiro de Makati Festival,” will be held at 4:30 pm on Thursday, June 11, starting from the Makati City Hall grounds through JP Rizal Street, ending at the staging area near Berjaya Hotel in Makati Avenue.

The stretch of Makati Avenue from the corners of JP Rizal Street to Kalayaan Avenue will be closed to traffic from 10 pm on Wednesday until 6 am on Friday, June 12, to make way for the construction of a stage.

Affected vehicles coming from Mandaluyong City going to Gil Puyat Avenue may turn right at JP Rizal Street then turn left at Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street).

Motorists going to Rockwell and Guadalupe should turn left at JP Rizal Street toward their destination.

Meanwhile, vehicles coming from Gil Puyat Avenue going to Mandaluyong City, Rockwell, and JP Rizal Street should take P. Burgos Street from Makati Avenue.

During the parade, only one lane of JP Rizal Street will be open for Taft-bound vehicles. The street will be opened to two-way traffic after the parade has passed through.

The parade on June 11 will feature floats depicting the history of the city and a street dance competition. – Rappler.com