Monday, June 16, 2008

Convergence: Brooklyn for Peace / Mermaid Parade

Be a Mermaid for Peace!
Join Brooklyn For Peace Contingent in the Fabulous Coney Island Mermaid Parade!
Saturday, June 21, 12:00 Noon

We'll dress up (costumes provided, or bring your own) as mermaids, mermen, and other nautical characters, and hand out peace sign Mardi Gras beads along with glossy cards urging spectators to contact our Senators demanding an end to the Iraq War, and no new war against Iran, as well as information on alternatives to the military for our young people.
Tuesday June 17, 7 pm: Pot-luck supper and costume-making party. nowar at brooklynpeace.org for location.
Saturday June 21, 12 noon: meet at NE corner of W. 8th St and Surf Avenue, in front of Aquarium Parking Lot. See a map

1 pm: Proceed as a group to Parade starting point.
2 pm: Parade starts. It's over by 4 pm.
$9 fee per individual to participate.

Questions, and to let us know you'll be coming, email nowar at brooklynpeace.org,....

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