National Animal Rights Day - Austin

Join us in Austin for National Animal Rights Day 💚 This is a free event.

We invite you to be part of a meaningful and peaceful gathering as we come together to honor the billions of animals whose lives are lost each year, recognize their inherent value, and inspire a more compassionate world.

📍 Location: Pease Park Conservancy (Kingsbury Commons) – Austin, Texas

📅 Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026

🌿 Event Schedule:
10:30 AM – Arrival (free vegan donuts & coffee)
11:00 AM – Flower ceremony, poetry reading, live music, and a reading of the Declaration of Animal Rights
11:20 AM – Speakers & live music
12:30 PM – Community time - please feel free to bring a vegan lunch and connect with others. We have reserved the pavilion with 3 large picnic tables.

🎤 Featured Speakers & Organizations:
Cat – Animal Rights Campaign Organizer, Animal Equality
Austin Haller - Ridglan Beagle Farm Rescue
Chris Fuller-Wig – Austin Farm Sanctuary
Dr. Faraz Harsini – Allied Scholars for Animal Protection
Dan Illescas – Central Texas Pig Rescue
Renee King-Sonnen – Rowdy Girl Sanctuary

Music by: Bryon Harris, Vegan & Animal Rights Activists with Artists & Activists Records and Russ Mitchell, Vegan and Animal Rights Activist

Free t-shirts available or wear a black t-shirt if you have one.

This is a welcoming space for everyone involved in animal advocacy or simply compassionate about animal rights. Together, we’ll reflect, remember, and uplift one another through shared purpose and community.

🚗 Parking Information:
Parking at Pease Park is limited and fills up quickly. There is a small on-site lot at Kingsbury Commons, along with street parking available in the surrounding neighborhood. Additional parking may be found near the Austin Recreation Center. If the main lot is full, please allow a short walk (about 5–10 minutes) and plan accordingly.
We encourage carpooling, biking, or using rideshare if possible.

🌳 About Pease Park:
Pease Park is one of Austin’s oldest and most beloved green spaces, offering beautiful tree-lined paths, open lawns, and a peaceful natural setting right in the heart of the city. Kingsbury Commons provides a central gathering space perfect for community events like this.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us or join us on Facebook.

We truly hope you’ll join us for this special day of remembrance, connection, and compassion 💚