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!!!!!!!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1686539684936649/
Donations
We have recieved a strong show of support from the community for this massive grassroots street party. Within 2 days it has reached over 10,000 views on facebook as well as 2.7 thousand interested and over 600 going.(As of Feb 5th)
We have recived over a dozen messages from people hoping to perform, DJ or offering general help with logistics and costs. We are opening it up for anyone who wishes to perfom any type of music in the street/stage. Hit us up on our facebook pagee or via email at vicdiystreetparty@gmail.com.
Event Description
Get ready for the DIY Victoria Street Party. We’re a few people that think we can do a little better when it comes to socializing and showing who whats what. We are inspired by the Commerical Drive Street Party of Vancouver and think we can do the same here.
What would be more fun on a April Friday night than partying in the streets with a mobile sound system with your friends under the nights sky without the cost of admission.
We will meet at —(TBA) and move along for a mobile street party. We believe will kick start something amazing.
This is our city. Let’s take it back.
More details and fundraiser soon.
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1686539684936649/
Get ready for the DIY Victoria Street Party.
We’re a few people that think we can do a little better when it comes to socializing and showing who whats what. We are inspired by the Commerical Drive Street Party of Vancouver and think we can do the same here.
What would be more fun on a April Frdayi night than partying in the streets with a mobile sound system with your friends under the nights sky without the cost of admission.
We will meet at Centennial Square and move along for a mobile street party. We believe will kick start something amazing.
This is our city. Let’s take it back.
More details and fundraiser soon.
APRIL 22 8:PM – – – – – – – – Victoria BC — Centennial Square
https://www.facebook.com/events/1686539684936649/
Fundraiser