The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community of Metro Manila and nearby areas is scheduled to hold the annual Pride March on December 7 at Remedios Circle in the City of Manila, with the theme “Strength in Colors: The 2013 Lesbian Gay Bisexual, Transgender & Queer (LGBTQ) Pride March”. This is the 19th anniversary of the Pride celebrations in the Philippines, and it marks the successes of the LGBT rights movement in the Philippines.