Olympic heroes homecoming parade to affect 7 Manila roads

FILE PHOTO: The Olympic heroes of the country are homebound and they will be in for a welcome parade on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. This photo shows the boat carrying team Philippines makes its way down the Seine in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024.  (Associated Press Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

MANILA, Philippines — The 2024 Paris Olympics has ended and homebound Filipino athletes will be in for a heroes’ welcome on Wednesday, August 14.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) head Don Artes said in a press conference Tuesday that the homecoming parade is set from Aliw Theater to Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and will affect the following roads in the capital Manila:

1. V. Sotto Street
2. Roxas Boulevard
3. P. Burgos Avenue
4. Finance Road
5. Taft Avenue
6. Pres. Quirino Ave.
7. Adriatico St.

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Artes also said the Filipino Olympic heroes welcome parade would kick off at 3 p.m. and cautioned motorists to expect traffic congestion along affected roads, urging motorists to take alternate routes.

However, a total of 300 MMDA personnel will be deployed to manage the traffic flow, he added.