Saw this on Facebook several weeks ago, guess it took a while for an official response ..
Posted 16 April 2016 - 08:57 PM
From the event page
https://www.facebook...86539684936649/
Edited by Mr_E_Squirrel, 16 April 2016 - 09:00 PM.
Posted 16 April 2016 - 10:48 PM
https://vicstreetpar...-to-the-haters/
7 Minutes Ago by vicstreetparty
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 already have server people who have voulenteered. Also we would love additional volunteers.
TL;DR: We don’t care. We’re having a party.
https://www.facebook...86539684936649/
Posted 16 April 2016 - 11:06 PM
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Posted 16 April 2016 - 11:13 PM
Well I'm going.
Posted 17 April 2016 - 05:17 AM
I kind of wish the VicPD had shown this much interest and concern when the DIY Tent Party started up.
Posted 17 April 2016 - 07:09 AM
Posted 17 April 2016 - 07:47 AM
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Posted 17 April 2016 - 07:47 AM
The City and cops have started spamming this event...
Writer may not be clear on what does or does not constitute spam. I wonder if his mailbox is also full of junk mail from the CRA?
Posted 17 April 2016 - 08:36 AM
Know it all.
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Posted 17 April 2016 - 08:40 AM
Sort of... https://twitter.com/...f_src=twsrc^tfw
By far my favorite local celebrity police officer.
Posted 17 April 2016 - 09:36 AM
According to Facebook 2,726 are attending so far.
Posted 17 April 2016 - 05:32 PM
I am going to dance my ass off!
Posted 17 April 2016 - 06:18 PM
I wish them well.
People can organize and do whatever they want lawfully without the Nanny State being informed.
It's a dance party. What is this, Footloose rules?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EdkUt4f5wg
Posted 18 April 2016 - 07:48 AM
And so marks the beginning of the unravel for Helps and current City Council.
Posted 18 April 2016 - 09:02 AM
Councillor Alto will be on CFAX after the 10am news, talking about this.
Posted 18 April 2016 - 09:32 AM
Posted 18 April 2016 - 09:46 AM
Old timers might remember Swiftsure in the '80s when crowds often got rowdy and violent before a switch to more pro-active policing made it calmer and more family friendly.
I don't even think Swiftsure night at the harbour is even a thing anymore. Canada Day is the one they worry about now.
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