National Freedom to Marry Week
February 12-19, 2012
The Foundation for Family and Marriage Equality is the Houston social justice organization committed to equality for families headed by GLBT couples. These families do not receive the same legal protections for themselves and their children as do other families. Our efforts culminate each year during National Freedom to Marry Week. We organize demonstrations, educational seminars, and Texas' largest same-sex wedding celebration! All of our events receive state and national attention, showing real people in real relationships that are honored by our friends, families, communities, and our many diverse faith traditions. Our government does not recognize our relationships or our rights. We will continue our efforts until all GLBT people are allowed to love freely, protect their families, and share the same civil rights, protections and dignity afforded by marriage.
There are many ways to learn more about upcoming activities: explore this website, email us, or join the Family and Marriage Equality Yahoo group.
Event Schedule
Events are open to the public and free.
Donations gladly accepted!
Download 2012 event flyer here.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Texas' Big Gay Wedding Celebration - 10th Anniversary!
2:00 pm (please arrive at 1:00 pm if you plan to be married)
Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church (2025 West 11th Street)
Register to be married in the ceremony. There will be a wedding reception afterwards.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Valentine's Day Demonstration and March for the Right to Marry
11:30 am
Marriage License Protest at County Clerk's Office (201 Caroline Street).
Same-sex couples will line up and request marriage licenses at 12:00 noon. Register to participate in requesting a marriage license. Others will demonstrate with signs.
12:45 pm
March through Downtown to Houston City Hall (901 Bagby Street)
Rally and demonstration for the right to marry. Protesters are encouraged to wear wedding attire for the march and demonstrations such as hats, veils, tuxedos, and wedding dresses. Bring family/marriage rights protest signs (extras will be available at the event).
