The anti-gay National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is visiting Albany this Saturday, July 17, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM as part of the nationwide tour to spread fear and lies about LGBTQ relationships and families. Our response to their message of division and hate is to come together in a peaceful, positive way to celebrate the beauty of our families and our love and support for one another.
Join us at the Alternative Wedding Reception Celebrating Diverse Families & Marriage Equality!
WHEN: Saturday, July 17, 2010 / 11:30am-1:30pm
WHERE: Reflecting Pools at Albany Plaza (where fireworks take place on Independence Day)
WHO: ALL families, children, couples, and friends who stand for love, diversity & equality. Straight, gay, bisexual, transgender, lesbian, and queer people.
WHAT: Picnic-style event. Bring your own basket of food/drink for your family. Feel free to dress in your own unique family wedding attire, or bring classic wedding staples like bubbles, flowers, or balloons. This is a peaceful, non-confrontational family event. Children are welcome!
The Alternative Wedding Reception takes place on the same day as Jazz in July, the annual fundraiser hosted by one of our sponsors, In Our Own Voices, an organization that advocates for and promotes the health & well-being of LGBTQ People of Color. We want to help support their fundraising efforts. All funds collected at the Alternative Wedding Reception will be directed towards the Rising Star Scholarship, which will be awarded later that evening at Jazz in July to an LGBTQ young adult who is actively pursuing a college education. For more information, please visit their website.
This event is sponsored by Marriage Equality New York, In Our Own Voices, Capital District Gay & Lesbian Community Council, Albany Queer Rising, HomoRadio on WRPI 91.5fm, and Empire State Pride Agenda.
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