Victoria DIY Street Party: Everything You Need To Know
The City and cops have started spamming this event, so we wanted to address some of the things they’ve brought up.
“You should have coordinated this with the City.”
The point of this event is to show that people can just get together and horizontally organize a dope event with a few hundred crowd-sourced dollars. Coordinating with the City means organizing on their terms. Terms that prioritize gentrification over community. This isn’t just a party, it’s a model for social organizing. For one night we’re going to reclaim the space, joy, and freedom that capitalism takes away from us every day. For one night, we’re not going to ask.
“The VicPD is concerned about safety.”
We’re calling bullshit. Most of the people who got hurt at Vancouver’s recent street party were pepper sprayed by the cops. Otherwise, the event wasn’t sketchier than any club. We believe that they’re concerned about the riotous potential of a group of rowdy people having fun downtown, and the security of downtown businesses, not individuals’ safety. I know Victoria isn’t used to people actually partying downtown on a Friday night, but really? We can can take care of ourselves, thanks.
“What about the local businesses?” Like running out of liquor and pizza. I’m sure they will benefit from thousands of people. Duh!
“Is there a cleanup crew?”
We’ll have trash cans set up. We’d love volunteers.
TL;DR:We’re having a party. Everyones Invited!!!!!!!!!!
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