Dear MEGA Supporter,

A big weekend ahead of us:

Pride and Halloween!

Kid's Halloween Party at Pride, Saturday, 10-noon

This combination will give us a great opportunity to have some spooktacular kid's activities at Atlanta Pride. MEGA will be hosting a Halloween party for our kids at the Piedmont Park Pavillion closest to the children's playground and the MEGA booth (B-21). The party is from 10-noon, and will feature Halloween arts and crafts, popcorn ball decorating, our Halloween costume parade, live kids' music, and carnival games afterward. Registration is $10 per family.

Please pre-register so we can make sure we have enough supplies on hand for your little goblin. To register for the party, please click here: http://eqfed.org/megafp/events/halloween2009/details.tcl

Volunteer for the kid's Halloween Party by contacting kathy@megafamilyproject.org This is a great opportunity to bring joy to our children and to meet other people at the same time.

Donate treats or fun Halloween items for our Halloween party! Let us know if you can make a donation!

Pride Festival Parking/Transportation

There is limited parking available. You can sometimes find free parking in the neighborhoods surrounding Piedmont Park, but make sure you pay attention to signs about towing/no parking. There will be several pay lots around the park, usually ranging from $10-$20. Taking Marta down to the Midtown Station or Art Center Station is probably your best bet.

MEGA Booth, Saturday and Sunday from 11-6. Located at B-21. Festival Map, click here!

Stop by the MEGA Booth to find out about upcoming events or to learn more about the MEGA Family Project. We will have t-shirts and stickers available.

Please consider volunteering for a shift at the MEGA Booth. We'll train you what you need to know to work the booth, and your help will be much appreciated (plus you'll get a free MEGA t-shirt). We need help with the following shifts:

Saturday: 11-1, 1-3, 3-5, 5-7

Sunday: 11-2, 2-4, 4-6

Please let us know if you can help out for a shift at our booth. You can e-mail kathy@megafamilyproject.org to volunteer.

Pride Parade, Kicks Off Sunday at 1pm

MEGA will be marching in the Atlanta Pride Parade, and we would love for you to join us. This year, we will be starting from Section H in the parade line up. You will want to take the Marta to the Civic Center stop, and exit toward the intersection of Ralph McGill and West Peachtree St. Then ask people at the street level for the direction to Section H. Someone from MEGA will be at the parade line up from noon on, so you shouldn't have any problem finding us.

We are encouraging our kids to wear a Halloween Costume to show off how cute everyone is in the Halloween spirit (we will have MEGA t-shirts for adults not in costume). For kids 6 and under, you may want to bring a wagon or something else to pull them in if their little feet get tired. Decorating wagons or bikes is always popular. If you plan to march with us, please e-mail Kathy@megafamilyproject.org with your t-shirt size. All participants will receive a free MEGA t-shirt. Plan to meet us by 12:30pm in the parade line up.

Two parade notes:

1. If it is raining, we will not be marching in this year's parade (it is not currently forecasted to rain). It is too hard on our families, and we don't want any of our children getting sick.

2. If you have trouble locating the MEGA section, or if you have questions if it is raining, please call Kathy at 404-808-3350.

Happy Pride Everyone!

Support the work of the MEGA Family Project by becoming a monthly donor through our MEGA Family Champion program. With a donation of $10, $25, or $50 a month, you will help ensure the programs of the MEGA Family Project continue for LGBT families and our children. Click here to become a MEGA Family Champion!