Veggie Pride facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Veggie Pride |
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2008 Veggie Pride in Paris
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| Country | International |
| Years active | 24 |
| Founded | 2001 |
Veggie Pride is a special international event. It celebrates and promotes vegetarianism and veganism. People who choose not to eat animals come together to show their pride.
About Veggie Pride Events
Veggie Pride started in Paris, France, in 2001. Since then, it has happened every year. Other cities around the world have also started their own Veggie Pride events.
These events bring together vegetarians and vegans. They want to show that they are proud to choose not to eat animals. They also want to talk about how society views eating animals. Veggie Pride encourages people to stand up for their beliefs. It also helps society think about why we eat animals.
Veggie Pride Around the World
The first Veggie Pride in Italy happened in Rome. This was on May 17, 2008. About 700 people attended this event. In 2009, Veggie Pride events took place on the same day. These were held in Birmingham, Lyon, Milan, and Prague.
The United States had its first Veggie Pride Parade in 2008. It was in Manhattan, New York. Hundreds of people joined this parade. The New York City parade still happens every year.
On April 26, 2009, Los Angeles celebrated its Veggie Pride Parade. Special guests included Rory Freedman and Karen Dawn. Karen Dawn wrote a book called Thanking the Monkey. On May 17 of the same year, the New York Veggie Pride Parade happened. Many important people attended. These included Freya Dinshah from the American Vegan Society. Also, city councilman Tony Avella and activist Paul Shapiro were there. Vegan athlete Christine "Peanut" Vardaros also joined.
On June 2, 2012, the first Chicago Veggie Pride Parade was held. It took place in Grant Park, Chicago.
Gallery
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2009 Veggie Pride Parade in New York
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2011 Veggie Pride in Paris
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2012 Veggie Pride in Chicago
See also
In Spanish: Veggie Pride para niños
