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BADA members and Burma activists will participate at the Solano Stroll parade this Sunday Sept. 9th 2012. We will be in the Parade in the morning marching with "Welcome Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to San Francisco Bay Area" banner.  We will also have a booth. For more information, please contact contact: 510 485 3751.

Here is this Sunday locations' information for Burma supporters, please join in:

Morning meet-up place: 1453 Marin Ave, Albany CA 94706 at 9:00 am
Parade starting point: 9:30 a.m. SHARP at the corner of FRESNO AVENUE and SOLANO AVENUE, Berkeley CA 94707
BADA Booth Location: 1369 Solano Ave (Near City Bank and CVS store; Cross street: Ramona Ave)

38th Annual Solano Avenue Stroll "Step into the Future"

Sunday - September 09 2012, 10am - 6pm
Solano Avenue in Berkeley & Albany, CA

Since 1974, The merchants, restaurants, and professionals, as well as the twin cities of Albany and Berkeley CA, have hosted the Solano Avenue Stroll, the east bay's largest street festival! The Solano Avenue Merchants Association invites you to come and see what makes Solano Avenue such a wonderful place.

Over five hundred vendors, non-profit organizations, food booths and entertainers!

Participants and the event guests visit from everywhere throughout California; as well as neighboring states from Nevada to Maine.

http://www.solanoavenueassn.org/strol.htm

Join Burma Supporters at Solano Stroll Parade/Booth to spread awareness

Come Raise Awareness about Burma, Join Solano Stroll Parade and Burma booth (Sunday Sept. 9)

San Francisco Bay Area Burma supporters to join the Solano Avenue Street fair and the Parade this year again to speared awareness about  Burma and her culture. Come be a part of this wonderful community event and support Burma!!!!

Burma supporters will join the parade in the mooring and at a Burma broth (at 1369 Solano Ave; in front of City bank) all day long. 

More info on Burma Parade/Booth: www.badasf.org; Call  Anil - 510 485 3751
 for questions/information on joining in / volunteering at parade and booth.

More info on Stroll: Organized by The Solano Avenue Association and Stroll  / http://www.solanoavenueassn.org/strol.htm

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

* Parade begin at 10 AM with about 100 participating groups (Burmese will be one of them); it usually last about 1 to 1-1/2 hour;

* Parade participants to gather at 8:30 am; no later then 9:00 a.m. SHARP at the corner of FRESNO AVENUE and SOLANO AVENUE, Berkeley CA 94707;

  * Look for people with Burmese dresses and drums. Bring sings and banners and Daw Aung San Suu Kyi photos. All Burma Supporters are welcome to join in.

Over five hundred vendors, non-profit organizations, food booths and entertainers! 26 blocks of fun; One mile of Unique Shops, Professional Services, Restaurant and Specialty Stores.

This alcohol-free event promotes the unique traits of Solano Avenue, helping local businesses, local artists, and community organizations to thrive. The Stroll solidifies community spirit, neighbors find old friends, and families enjoy an afternoon in the sun.

DRESSES, SIGNS AND BANNERS


1.  Please wear your national dress to celebrate our culture

2.  We will have flags, banners and signs for you to carry and help spread the awareness about situation in Burma

3. We will need some of you to volunteer and carry some banners and signs

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Transportation information for Fair goers
 
More information here: http://www.solanoavenueassn.org/strol/stroll_shuttle.html