Veggie Parade Urges Give Peas a Chance, And Asparagus, And ...

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New York City's Veggie Pride Parade will include costumed bride and groom Penelo Pea Pod and Chris P. Carrot exchanging veggie vows and asking observers to "Give Peas a Chance" and "Go Vegetarian."

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Published: May 18, 2008

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NEW YORK - The veggies your mom implored you to eat are getting their own celebration in New York City: The Veggie Pride Parade.

Rain or shine, the parade is expected to wend its way through Manhattan's old meatpacking district on Sunday before ending at Washington Square Park.

Along the route, costumed bride and groom Penelo Pea Pod and Chris P. Carrot will exchange veggie vows and ask observers to "Give Peas a Chance" and "Go Vegetarian!"

Parade organizer Pamela Rice says the mission of the parade is to promote vegan and vegetarian lifestyles and the ethical treatment of animals. It was inspired by a similar parade in Paris, France.