Veggie Pride

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Veggie Pride
2008 Veggie Pride in Paris
FrequencyAnnually
CountryInternational
Years active23
Founded2001 (2001)
Websitewww.veggiepride.org

Veggie Pride is an international event that celebrates and promotes vegetarianism (including veganism).

Background

Veggie Pride has been held annually in Paris[1] since 2001 and has later been emulated in other cities in the world.[2][3] It brings together vegetarians, including vegans, who want to show their pride to refuse to eat animals and denounce the discrimination which they claim they suffer, both personally and in terms of expressing their ideas.[4] Veggie Pride aims to encourage vegetarians to affirm their convictions and to bring society to accept the debate on the legitimacy of the consumption of animals.[citation needed]

International spread

The first Italian Veggie Pride was held in Rome on 17 May 2008 and was attended by about 700 people.[5][6][7][8] In 2009, Veggie Pride was held on May 16 simultaneously in Birmingham,[9] Lyon, Milan and Prague.[10]

The first American Veggie Pride Parade was in 2008 in Manhattan, New York[2][3][11] and was attended by several hundred people.[12] The NYC parade continues to be held annually.[13]

On April 26, 2009 the

Christine "Peanut" Vardaros, vegan athlete, among others.[15]

On June 2, 2012 the first Chicago Veggie Pride Parade was held in the Grant Park, Chicago.[16]

Gallery

  • 2009 Veggie Pride Parade in New York
    2009 Veggie Pride Parade in New York
  • 2011 Veggie Pride in Paris
    2011 Veggie Pride in Paris
  • 2012 Veggie Pride in Chicago
    2012 Veggie Pride in Chicago

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