Krewe of Dead Pelicans "CM" Emergency Protest Ride

[Also Posted to bikesnotbombs and critical-mass eGroups.]

=v= Below is a call from a New Orleans-based group calling
themselves Krewe of Dead Pelicans, calling for a bunch of
"Critical Mass style" rides in numerous cities tonight to
protest BP's oil spill. The posted it on Facebook, and
the event has been haphazardly copied onto other websites,
craigslist, blogs (including sfist), for various cities.
_Jym_

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Critical Mass Emergency Protest Ride "KREWE OF DEAD PELICANS"

Date: Monday, May 31, 2010
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Location:

San Francisco - Portland OR - Seattle WA - Washington DC -
New Orleans LA - New York City - Boston MA - Austin TX -
Lafayette LA - Baton Rouge LA - Minneapolis St. Paul -
Philadelphia PA

Description:

Join us in a critical mass style procession of the "Krewe of
Dead Pelicans."

An opportunity to take to the streets, in a silent ride,
protesting the massive oil spill that has encroached the Gulf
and threatens marine, plant, animal and human health, as well
as local jobs, in a region already beset by natural disasters
and toxic industries. Not to mention OUR GOVERNMENT'S WEAKNESS
TO BIG OIL!

Dress in all black for we will be representing the dead zones
created by abusing our environment, the oil spill itself, the
ecological ramifications unknown and known, and BP's lack of
response to OUR Gulf and OUR environment.

STOP THE OIL!! SAVE THE GULF!!

Where are the peaceful protests? Where are the people in the
streets? Where is the popular movement that is demanding an end
to fossil-fuel addiction and promising to eject legislators who
stand in its way?

WE ARE THEM!!

Meet us at the original point of gathering for Critical Mass in
each city, town and community this Memorial Day and JOIN US!!
for an imminent protest that will raise awareness & form
community coalitions...

San Francisco - Justin Herman Plaza
Portland OR - North Park Blocks by the Elephant
Washington DC - Dupont Circle
New Orleans - Jackson Square cathedral
Baton Rouge LA - LSU Memorial Clocktower
Lafayette LA - Parc Sans Souci, downtown
New York City - Union Square (north side)
Boston MA - Copley Square
Austin TX - UT West Mall (Guadalupe between 22nd & 23rd)
Minneapolis MN - Loring Park, by the fountain
Philadelphia PA - City Hall (west side)
Dallas TX - JFK Memorial (Main and Market)

If your city or town is not listed here with a location point,
GRASS ROOTS is the key! Be the one to choose a starting point
or find the starting point for the usual critical mass in your
city below.

Anyone leading a ride or anyone riding, please print out the
flier in our photos. Make as many as you can, with the hopes
of giving everyone in the ride one to take, copy, and pass
on. Spreading the word and calling our congresspersons is what
going to keep people's attention!!!!

Keep posting this within your community and stay connected!!!

RIDE SAFE!