The Philadelphia Freedom Band and members of the national Lesbian and Gay Band Association will join the March for Equality on Independence Mall on Sunday, May 3, at Independence National Historical Park, in Philadelphia. The Lesbian and Gay Band Association marched in President Obama’s inaugural parade. The Philadelphia Freedom Band invited other members of the Lesbian and Gay Band Association to March for Equality. “We’ve had a good reception from bands from across the nation. They are making their plans to attend,” says Christopher Johansen, president of the Philadelphia Freedom Band.
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Gay Pioneers Frank Kameny and Lilli Vincenz will lead the March for Equality. Activists, organizations and straight allies will be offered American and rainbow flags and after the March will fill in Independence Mall for a one-hour high impact Rally in front of Independence Hall.
The Rainbow Chorale of Delaware will open the Rally with a choral tribute, and 100 members of the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, Anna Crusis Women’s Choir and the Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia will sing a special rendition of “America the Beautiful” to end the Rally. To date, 95 organizations from across the nation will March for Equality on Independence Mall.
For a complete list of National Equality Rally Co-Organizers and to find out how to participate, visit www.nationalequalityrally.org.
