Hi gang,
Just an important reminder to let
everybody know it will be time for the Gay Pride Parade here in
Philly.
Veterans
for Peace 31 and 96, Delaware Valley Veterans for America 144 endorsed
by the World Can't Wait and Prawn call for you and other activists
alike. We call other organizations to participate in union with us as
well.
Every activists who attended last year now know of their
personal and shared experience like no other in Philadelphia Gay
History. And what was so astounding is that both gay and straight
partners and non-partners marching together.
Yes, we Peace Veterans and The World Can't Wait and Prawn made
history for the first time here in our City of Brotherly Love.
Veterans
for Peace 31 and Delaware Valley Veterans for America 144. In addition,
some Veterans for Peace Chapter 96 from Southern N.J. joined the parade
thanks to Raymond and Nancy Smith.
Yes, the thrill of the crowd cheering
all the way with extra pride in their hearts was truly overwhelming.
Bill
Perry played heart rendering taps around the area where the Tombstone
Display used to be located; now sits the reviewing stand. Besides we
won a placard for the best "Public Statement".
In addition, we got great press all the way up to Boston and written up
twice in the Philadelphia Gay News.
Monique Frugier had taken great videos and John Grant and Bill Perry
had taken
excellent photos as well.
We
also tabled at Penn's Landing due to the expertise of Mike Felker. If
desired the Penn's Landing entrance fee is 20.00 Dollars all proceeds
go towards maintaining the parade as a whole.
Sandra Fulton from
Delaware Veteran for America and the Grannys Peace Brigade made
excellent signs and Koyuki from the Word Can't Wait made the large main
banner.
Yes, we Peace Activists finally joined with New York
and California in helping to promote non-civilian and civilian Human-
Rights.
From all my heart I write:
It's too bad for the ones that missed out
but never too late because there remain years to come I hope. It was so
different
it's
hard to explain. You see, you had to be there. It was so large,
different and colorful in nature. Also we had loads of fun in the
process.
I'm extremely proud of all who attended this remarkable event last year.
With open arms I welcome all and more like these great citizens to join
us in unison this year.
I will continue emailing just this one informal notice until I feel
everyone or almost everyone reads this important message.
SCHEDULE TIME DATE AND SO ON:
Date- Sunday June 13
Time- Parade march starts at 12 am sharp.
Meeting place-243 South 13th Street (outside)
Phone-215 893 0958
Email address-poet3332003@webtv.net
We
will have some banners and signs such as Don't Ask Don't tell, gay
marriage and so on. We also encourage to bring your own signs and
banners as well. Anti-war signs would also be highly appreciated in
tune with peace on earth.
Will have bathroom accommodations inside. Besides there will be Porte
potties
for outside use, compliments of the parade organizers.
The parade route will start around 13th and Locust and end at Penn's
landing.
It
won't be necessary to draw a map because the parade route could change
slightly. it's very easy we will follow the parade itself and the
contour of the sideline bystanders.
It will be a slight trek though but with the roar of the crowds, it
will seem like nothing.
P.S. It would be great to see some new faces this year. We just don't
need experts who march, we need plain marchers as well.
Thanks loads ya all.
Robert William Dennen