Date/Time
Saturday, June 25, 2016 - Sunday, June 26, 2016
9:30am - 6:30pm
Location
Loring Park
Take action for animals! Table with us at the Twin Cities Pride Festival. We’ll be paying people one dollar to watch a five-minute video about factory farming. At this pay-per-view event, we will be showing the abbreviated version of “What Cody Saw.”
Our pay-per-view program is a great way for us to advocate for animals and educate the public. We reach a lot of people and engage them in positive conversations. Come out and help the animals by introducing people to the compassionate choices they can make.
For more information or if you would like to volunteer, contact Hayley McCormack at hayley.mccormack@exploreveg.org.
In light of the recent tragedy in Orlando, Pride Festival organizers sent us this important information:
For those concerned about safety at this year’s Pride festivities, please be assured that we are doing everything in our power to keep you safe. Each year we go through extensive security and safety planning to ensure a safe experience for all of our guests.
What we are doing:· Increasing staffing levels of security officers and volunteer safety representatives so there is a more visible presence in case any guest has a concern.· Increased police presence including bike and foot patrols throughout the city.· Addition of a police sweep of the parade route as has been done in other cities after the Boston Marathon· Promotion of the “See Something, Say Something” campaign used nationwide. Identifying avenues for our guests to contact us if they see anything that concerns them, including via phone or social media.· Messaging to guests to leave large bags at home when possible and to never leave them unattended. Security on-site may be asked to check bags as necessary if there are concerns.· Working with Grief counselors and faith leaders to be available to those in need.What you can do:· Do not leave bags/boxes unattended or out of place.· Be aware of your booth and your surrounding area. If you see anything that doesn’t ‘fit’ let us know.· Be aware of your location (Color and Booth #) in the park so we can find you quickly if necessary.· Do not engage with protestors. While we might feel the need to engage, most are just craving attention. If they don’t get it, they often get bored and leave.How to contact Twin Cities Pride:· Call TCPride Dispatch at (612) 255-3265 with concerns or emergencies. Dispatch has direct contact with police, medical and fire officials.· With non-emergency issues, you can also contact us on Facebook or Twitter which are actively monitored throughout the weekend.· When in doubt and in an emergency, always feel comfortable to call 911.
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