Several hundred hardcore human beings braved the driving rain in order to celebrate Life and Liberty and pursue Happiness At Any Cost during DDP #50- a Ten-Hour Party Marathon that saw us tearing it up across Vancouver for Ten Hours of Party Primacy!
THANKS AGAIN TO VIDDY FOR PROVIDING DOCUMENTATION, RAYOVAC FOR POWERING THE PARTY, AND BOOMCASE FOR SUPPLYING TEN HOURS OF BASS THANKS ALSO TO SARAH HAMILTON FOR THE FOUR HUNDRED FREAK-NASTY FITNESS PHOTOS! (click the pic below to view Facebook photo albums)
On May 5, 2012, we embarked on our most ambitious adventure to date: Party Safari #4 It was a 12,000 km voyage, spanning 40 days and 40 nights. During that time, we were sworn to deliver ten more DDPs to ten new locations in a foreign land.
We had no idea where the Parties would take place, no permission to throw them, nowhere to stay, no guarantee that anyone would show up or give our stereos back, and not enough money (credit) to pull it off. As always, the odds were against us.
But laughing in the face of death and disaster is our specialty. And we broke East, with 300 boomboxes and unwavering faith that the universe would once again provide…
Plenty of people have plenty of opinions about America. She’s got a reputation for violence, intolerance and fear. It’s a police state on high alert. You cannot just waltz in and throw a series of massive, unauthorized Parties in the streets.
But listen here.
We’ve now taken two journeys right into the belly of the beast, and can safely say that the prevailing notions are not entirely accurate…
Every step of the way, we were warmly welcomed by everyone we encountered.And the authorities allowed our Parties to proceed, often providing us with a full escort.
People we’d never met before opened their homes, fed us, and treated us like family. Whether or not they actually had any space. They stayed up all night; showing us their cities, and helping us scout the Party routes. They consistently respected The Party Manifesto, and always returned our boomboxes. And came out in droves, to celebrate life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We Partied through the streets of Minneapolis, with a full police escort.
Now regarded as the New Face Of Terror, we were headed straight for Washington, DC. Where we ended up receiving a secret service escort throughout the entire National Mall. In Boston, a concerned citizen called us in as a “bonfire”, so we Partied with the Fire dept. And in New York City, in spite of terror alerts, Occupy actions, and a monolithic police presence, 1000 Party People were able to invade the Staten Island Ferry and Party with the captain and crew, then board the subway and finally take Times Square. Big thanks again to our good friends Anthony and Kevin of Newmindspace for putting us up and helping to promote and plan DDP NYC. From there, we broke west, to Madison, to throw a sponsored DDP for the Rayovac battery company, who we must thank again for providing us with a tour of their factory and enough batteries to power the Entire Party Safari! The final Party was held in Bellevue, and featured an Open-Source theme; part of the AMD Fusion Developer Summit. It was a great time with a very unique crowd.
Big thanks again to AMD, Rayovac,Viddy, Boomcase, Jammypack, and everyone else who supported us by donating to our Kickstarter fundraisers, buying DDP merch at the Parties, donating, or simply lending a hand. The DDP is truly a project Of the people, By the people, For the people. An exemplar of what can be accomplished when we creatively harness technology to power a Massive Multiplayer Reality-Bending Collaboration and make impossible dreams reality.
Regardless of what anyone may tell you, there’s still a lot of good in the world, if you approach from the proper angles and with the proper intentions…
Wherever you go, the universe will open to you and you’ll encounter people who are ready to greet you with open arms.
There’s nothing to fear but fear itself, and we intend to prove it…
Unconditional Love,
Tom and Gary and The Elite Banana Task Force
(This story will evolve and be updated with more photos and videos asap- please share)
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We just released this video entry for a $30,000 Grand Prize contest with Rock 101 and we need your help to please share it EVERYWHERE possible, as the contest ends TOMORROW and winners will be chosen based partially on the video view count.
The winnings will be used to share the Party Revolution worldwide- please help us help the world Party!
UPDATE:
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We arrived in Chicago yesterday and were surprised to learn that a NATO summit is taking place, the city is on lockdown, massive protests are expected, etc.
People were concerned that we’d get shut down or things might turn sour. But we coordinate with the police in every city we visit and have coordinated with the CPD and it’s all good, so and have no worries and come on down!
Everyone’s favorite feature of the Decentralized Dance Party is that it’s 100% inclusive and has no political agenda. Our only message is “Let’s get together and have fun together in our public spaces.”
As such, we are extending an invitation to all NATO attendees, police, secret service members, protesters, and any other Chicagonians who want to join us for an evening of good, clean fun. For one night, let’s set aside our differences and come together to sing and dance and have a very good time. It can be done.
The Facebook event Page is HERE and the Twitter hashtag for the night is #DDP
We’re meeting at the intersection of 9th Street and S. Michigan Ave. at 8:00 SHARP!
Don’t forget your suit and tie!
Regards,
Tom and Gary and the Elite Banana Task Force
On May 12, 2012 the DDP invaded Minneapolis for a night of pure pleasure. Big thanks to everyone who came out and the Minneapolis Police for providing a full Party escort.
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Just departed from our Secret Idaho Party Compound. Driving 30 hours nonstop to Minneapolis with 300 Boomboxes and the Elite Banana Task Force. It’s Partytime.
We’re headed to BURNING MAN for the first time in August. The plan is to throw a massive, Playa-wide DDP and create a Primeval Party Moment more powerful than all which have come before. It’s likely to be a very good time.
DDP Burning Man will kick off our Global Party Pandemic and the DDP will then strike in Japan, China, North Korea, Iran, Iraq, Israel, the Darien Gap, and Happy Valley. And our beloved ‘Stan Tour will finally come to pass, climaxing in a beautiful New Year’s Eve in Transnistria; wherein we will create a second Primeval Party Moment, more powerful than all which have come before. Everyone is invited.
