MFA Joins NYC Veggie Pride Parade

Nathan Runkle May 18, 2009

Hundreds of animal, health, and environmental vegetarian advocates celebrated the second annual New York City Veggie Pride Parade yesterday, including a strong showing by Mercy For Animals members. Check out these photos from the MFA block of the parade:

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The upbeat event drew attendees from across the country and featured the participation of such organizations as Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, United Poultry Concerns, and The Humane Society of the United States.
In addition to the NYC Parade, this year LA held it’s first Veggie Pride Parade – yet another indication of the rapid growth of the pro-veg movement.

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