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Freedom 2 B[e] - Sydney Mardi Gras 2011 - "Find Freedom"

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Shane Cathcart
Event Coordinator
Joined in 2009
December 28, 2010, 19:38


For many LGBT people, taking the step of accepting their sexuality is a big one, but for those who have come from a religious background, accepting who they are often contradicts beliefs they have had all their lives. When admitting their same-sex orientation to family or friends in church, they often face rejection which causes a division to form in their lives of faith verses sexuality, and the struggle to find freedom from t……his conflict can be torturous and traumatic. If you have found this freedom and want others to know they can to…..then march with us.


In 2011, Freedom 2 b[e] (a network of people from Christian backgrounds) will celebrate those who have found freedom from damaging and outdated beliefs. Beliefs that said homosexuality was a sin, sickness or the result of a dysfunctional family upbringing. We are no longer victims of our own or others ignorance.


We invite all those who have reconciled their faith with their sexuality, or those still seeking answers, to join Freedom 2 b[e] this year in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Family members and friends are welcome to join us in support.


Marching in the Mardi Gras parade is often an empowering experience and an opportunity to put to rest the ‘demons’ of the past by publicly declaring that we are out, proud and love being who we are; lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

Our message is a positive one; celebrating our journeys to resolution and self-acceptance. By marching together we also send a positive message to people who are still locked in a prison of ignorance or self-hatred. Accepting our sexuality, coming out in a supportive environment and embracing who we are sets us free. We encourage other to Find Freedom.


To register your intention to march with us, please follow this link:


http://f2bmg2011.eventbrite.com/


The cost to march will be approx $50 (or $30 if you are a student or on benefits). Details on how to pay will follow soon.


Photos of 2007: http://avb7.multiply.com/photos/album/1

Photos of 2008: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8803252341

Photos of 2009: http://www.freedom2b.org/category/image-galleries/mardi-gras-2009

Photos of 2010: http://www.freedom2b.org/category/image-galleries/freedom-2-be-mardi-gras-2010



Anthony Venn-Brown
 
Joined in 2005
January 4, 2011, 16:48

dont forget it will be a weekend end event beginning on the friday night


Weekend Program


If you are joining us from overseas or interstate, here is a general idea of what the weekend will look like so you can plan your itinerary accordingly.


Friday March 4 2011

7pm – Special Freedom 2 B[e] meeting
– Picking up of T-Shirts and meeting other attendees who are marching. (Details of this meeting to follow soon).


Saturday March 5 2011

4pm – Freedom 2 B[e] March Gras 2011
attendees assemble at a meeting point and prepare to move into the parade marshalling area. (Location to follow soon).


5pm – Freedom 2 B[e] March Gras 2011 attendees move into the marshallinig area and prepare to march.


8pm – Mardi Gras begins.


After Party: Details of post parade celebrations will follow soon.



iplantolive
 
Joined in 2008
January 8, 2011, 22:57

Here is the link to the 2010 Mardi Gras discussion thread for anyone eg first timers who would like to read about other marchers experiences.


http://www.freedom2b.org/topic/722



Sewingshell
 
Joined in 2011
January 12, 2011, 20:27

As part of Freedom2b[e] planning committee for this years Mardi Gras Parade. We are asking if anyone has a Ute or a small flat tray truck that we could borrow for the parade on the 5th March as part of our parade entry. If you can help please send use an email at [email protected]



Shane Cathcart
Event Coordinator
Joined in 2009
January 12, 2011, 21:25

Thanks so much Sewingshell, it would be great if anyone could help out, or point us to who might be the best at hiring out?



Shane Cathcart
Event Coordinator
Joined in 2009
January 17, 2011, 08:59

Hi all,


Images of the T-shirt designs our group will be wearing are up:


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs776.ash1/166602_500988782157_768347157_6011457_7895003_n.jpg


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs040.snc6/167072_500988982157_768347157_6011463_8039138_n.jpg



Ann Maree
 
Joined in 2008
January 22, 2011, 21:13

This thread has now been moved and integrated with other mardi gras-related posts. It has it’s own section titled ‘Mardi Gras Weekend 2011’.


We’ve done this to keep things tidy and easier to find.


Blessings,


Ann Maree


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