★ July 4 · Oakland
Join us for a new kind of 4th of July festival that is Of, By, and For the People.
This July 4th, join a co-created, collaborative event to imagine and take real steps toward building the America v2.50 we want to live in. Come as an attendee, or participate and bring a game to share, give a talk, host a discussion, set up a table for your community organization... or just show up in your favorite costume that represents what you want to see in America.
Voices of, by, and for the People
What do you want to see in America v2.50?
What would you build if it were up to you? Add a note (please be kind, and no spam or promotions) and we'll post it up.
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What's going down
A festival, an unconference, and a community plan, all in one weekend.
Music that moves you
15+ hours of DJs and live music from noon to 2am. Daytime activities open to all ages until 9pm; after that 21+. Costumes encouraged!
Community in action
Interactive activities, participatory art, kidsville, and hands-on civic projects. Bring your kids, your friends, your neighbors.
Workshops & lightning talks
Real conversations with organizers, authors, faith leaders, and community leaders. Plus an unconference where you can host your own session.
This festival is built by you.
Bring a game, an idea, a workshop, a costume, or your whole community organization. There's a spot for everyone who wants to make this weekend happen.
30+
Collaborating community organizations
15+
Artists and performers
15+
Hours of DJs & live music (noon to 2am)
15+
Workshops for youth of all ages
THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
One weekend to kickstart a new direction for the country.
The schedule is evolving, and is open to your PARTICIPATION! Want to host a session, present a lightning talk, bring a game, have your band perform, or run a workshop? Fill out the participation form here.
July 3
Friday
The warm-up. Partners, artists, public officials.
Pre-party for partners, artists, speakers, co-creators, and public officials
Want to join the effort? Fill out the participation form to become a co-creator.
July 4
Saturday
The big day. Doors open at 11am.
Doors open
DJs begin. From 11am till 8pm, all ages are welcome.
BBQ, food trucks, and games
Community-based vendors, performers, kidsville activities, and more!
Unconference discussions & workshops
Workshops from community organizations, authors, and public leaders. Plus an open unconference where anyone can propose a discussion.
Surprise performances & participatory art
Celebrating the creativity of local artists and creative organizations.
Shake it all out (21+)
Over-21s stick around for live music, DJs, and late-night performances.
July 5
Sunday
Build day. Turn the conversation into a plan.
Hackathon: Co-create America 2.50
Take what we dreamed up over the weekend and turn it into something real. Fill out the participation form.
Come one, come all!
Get your tickets (coming soon ⏳)
General Admission
$20
Early early bird
- Full Saturday (main event) + Sunday (hackathon & civic assembly) access
- All workshops & talks
- Music, art, and BBQ
- Price goes up to $25 on June 20, $30 on July 1
Supporters
$50+
Donations of any size welcome. 501(c)(3) tax deductible.
- Everything in General
- Recognition in support tiers (optional)
- Invite to the Friday pre-party ($150+)
- See Partner Info or msg partner@interdependanceday.org for sponsor info
Discount, Youth & Student
$15
Everybody is welcome.
- Full Saturday access
- All workshops & talks
- Pay-what-you-can option, nobody turned away. Discount, free, and volunteer spots available.
Don't just come — co-create.
The best parts of this weekend will come from the people who show up to make them. Bring something to share, or bring your organization to the table.
Where it all goes down
The Loom · Oakland
We're excited to host this festival at the Loom, an amazing East Bay venue with a history of weaving. From fabrics to community building, let's continue to weave together.
Address
The Loom
2220 Livingston St
Oakland, CA 94606
★ See you in July
The country we want to live in starts with the weekend we spend together.
Come dance, vent, dream, eat, listen, and build. Whether you bring a clipboard or a kazoo (bring both!), there's a place for you here.
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