On Saturday May 16th Birmingham saw the UK's first Veggie Pride event and we're pleased to report that it was a huge success thanks to the amazing efforts of grassroots campaigning group Midlands Vegan Campaigns (MVC). Read more about them at  http://www.veganmidlands.org.uk.

Despite truly horrible weather at times the MVC volunteers put on an superb show with speakers, stalls, bands and loads of other entertainment, all celebrating a cruelty free lifestyle and reinforcing the message that stopping eating animal products is good for people, animals and the environment.

The main event of the day was the vibrant Veggie Pride Parade around the city centre streets led by the uplifting beat of the Bloco Louco samba band that kept everyone smiling and dancing in the rain! Some locals joined the march and were drawn back to the square to learn more about the veggie lifestyle and join in the fun.

Back in the square it was great to see so many people enjoying the delicious vegan food and listening to speakers and bands. There was a constant stream of locals through the square and many of them stopped to listen and browse the stalls.

Thanks again to MVC for putting on such a great day of vegan advocacy. We can't wait till next year!