Last Saturday, we participated in the Kittitas County Pride Parade. No wind or rain was going to stop us, thankfully the weather held out just long enough! This event is something we look forward to every year! The Pride Parade is always fully of energy, joy, and so much love. As Diana mentioned in her blog, we share our float with Primate Awareness Network (PAN) every year, all of the students and volunteers are so creative, making our float so fun and colorful. It’s fun to watch this event get bigger and better every year, that includes the people that walk with us, but also the parade itself gets bigger. Every year I round the corner to our little downtown, I am filled with so much pride, the crowd is full and you can feel the love and support. It’s heartwarming to see our community celebrate and come together! You can hear the cheering and encouragement. And isn’t that what community is all about?
It makes me so proud that CSNW can be a part of something like that!
I have to give a big thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and Ozzie and her family. Ozzie and her family made so much food, not only for all the parade participates, but also for all the volunteers and staff that had to stay behind and work that day. The menu was exquisite and the food was superb! This amazing event could not have happen without everyone’s support whether they were in the chimp house, decorating the night before, or walking in the parade. Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work. I can’t wait for next year!
Ozzie’s Menu:
Vegetarian Rainbow Sandwich (aka: Annie She’s A Rainbow Sammie)
Vegan BLT ( The Willy B. LT)
Sunbutter, Jelly & Jalapeno ( The Little George)
Avocado & Maple Glazed Tempeh ( The Elegant Mave)
VEGAN BLACKBERRY, BASIL AND RICOTTA PRESSED SANDWICH (The Jamie Summer Sammie: aka The Bionic Chimp!)
Vegan Ranch Chickpea Wrap (The Rayne Wrap)
Heirloom Tomato Sandwiches (aka The Missy Special)
Tomato, Basil & Artichoke Picnic Sandwich (The Farmer Jo)
Chickpea Shawarma Wraps (The Spicy Burrito)
Cranberry Chickpea Salad (The Queen Negra) (served in an iceberg lettuce leaf of course!)
Sweet Potato & Avocado Tartine Sandwiches ( The Deep Cy)
Herbed Vegan Potato Salad (The Foxmeister General)
classic vegan macaroni salad ( The Dora Explora)
Grilled Corn Salad (The Tezza)
Sweet and Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad (Gordo’s Greenhouse Salad)
Raw Vegan Taco Salad (The Lucky Deluxe!)
Vegan Banana Pudding (The Honey B-Good)
Coconut Layer Cake
A bag of GF choc chip cookie
Seedless Watermelon
Dr Pepper
Polar Sparkling Water
Chips, Dips and Pretzels
Benny:
Few of the many decorations:
The float and crew:
Happy Pride Month!
How can I LOVE you all even more?!?! THIS! Happy Pride to all of you who bring joy and comfort to the sanctuary every… single… day! :blue_heart::purple_heart::orange_heart:?:green_heart::yellow_heart:
What a fabulous day you had for it! The weather didn’t look in the least bit threatening! I love the “Born to be wild” sign (and message!)
Looking at that menu, it would be hard to choose! But I think “blackberry ricotta basil” is gonna find its way into my house soon…is it blackberry jam or the actual fruit? And I’ve never been a Dr Pepper person, but last summer, I tried the Dr Pepper blackberry Zero and love it! Kist picked up a 12 pk yesterday, for.treatinf myself after mowing/strimming/ weeding. (Can you tell I like blackberry?!:crazy_face:)
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Looks like an amazing time! That menu sounds delicious, too… I wouldn’t be able to choose just one!
Happy Pride month.
Wow Ozzie’s menu is amazing. I’m definitely going to try some of those delicious delights.
Im vegetarian – Maybe a blog one day of some of those recipes for that menu.
It sounds magnificent!!!!
Happy Pride Month! CSNW helps so many causes- the world is watching active change because of a small sanctuary in Washington! Wish we were closer, it looked like an amazing time :star_struck::yellow_heart::green_heart::blue_heart::purple_heart: Love from Florida!
Looks like a gorgeous day for the parade. That’s a big group, people and dogs, all coming together to show up for your community. Wish I could have joined you! Love the decorations! (Seriously lovin’ on little Benny!!)
To Ozzie and family all I can say is WOW! When are you going to produce your CSNW vegan cookbook?! Great pre-order item for HOOT! 2026. Just a thought (hint hint)! I don’t know what I loved more, the crazy amount of scrumptious sounding options or the ridiculously crazy creative names. You are amazing. Thank you for your contribution to the day. Where can I place an order for one Sweet Potato & Avocado Tartine Sandwiches (The Deep Cy)? 🙂