Actually, I'm appalled by many things Obama is doing, including
this!!! I'm removing my membership!


--- In bandsunited@yahoogroups.com, "Great Lakes Pride Band"
<greatlakespride@...> wrote:
>
> Gay band association accepted for inauguration festivities
> Obama parade will be first to feature gay groups
> From Washington Blade staff reports | Dec 8, 10:48 AM
>
> The Lesbian and Gay Band Association, a musical group with members
> from gay marching and symphonic bands across the country, has been
> accepted by President-elect Barack Obama to march in the 2009
> inaugural parade.
>
>
> This is the first inaugural parade to feature a gay group. Former
> President Clinton allowed gay groups to perform on the sidewalk
> during the parade, but not to march. The Lesbian and Gay Band
> Association participated in both of Clinton's inaugurations.
>
>
> "This is the first time that an LGBT group will be represented in a
> Presidential Inaugural Parade, truly our chance to make history,"
> said the association's inaugural committee to members Saturday.
>
>
> "We will certainly have the biggest stage possible to remind people
> of the importance of coming out and taking part in our national
> community," said Cliff Norris, a member of the Atlanta Freedom Band,
> which is a part of the LGBA.
>
>
> Another gay group, In the Parade, has also been petitioning for a
> spot in the parade, but no update on its status is available at this
> time.
>
>
> For more information, visit gaybands.org.
>