The 35 candidates vying for the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 crown captivated pageant fans during the annual Grand Parade of Beauties on Saturday as they made their way around Araneta Center Cubao in a festive pre-coronation celebration.
Wearing matching pink one-piece swimsuits complemented by elaborate and eye-catching headdresses, the candidates rode aboard open-top vehicles, waving and greeting thousands of supporters who lined the streets to catch a glimpse of this year's contenders.
The annual parade serves as one of the pageant's signature events, giving fans an opportunity to meet the candidates before the highly anticipated finals while showcasing their confidence, charisma, and stage presence.
The Binibining Pilipinas 2026 Coronation Night is scheduled for July 18 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, where one candidate will succeed the reigning queens and earn the right to represent the Philippines on the international pageant stage. The National Costume Competition is also set to take place on the same day at the Araneta Coliseum.
This year's competition features 36 candidates from across the country, each hoping to join the prestigious roster of Binibining Pilipinas titleholders.
During the 2025 edition, Katrina Anne Johnson of Davao Province was crowned Binibining Pilipinas International 2025, while Annabelle Mae McDonnell of Iligan City won the Binibining Pilipinas Globe title. Completing last year's winners were Dalia Varde Khattab of Las Piñas as first runner-up and Kathleen Enid Espenido of Siargao as second runner-up.
With the coronation just days away, anticipation continues to build as pageant enthusiasts await the crowning of the next Binibining Pilipinas queens.
