Ocean Rally and Dance Party

E 47th St near 1st Avenue, New York City NY

18 August, 2022

Description

You are invited to a NYC Global rally and dance party for the oceans – featuring activism, storytelling, fishy drag, iconic art by NYC artists, and collective joy for the ocean. (Join Virtually or In-Person!) We must protect at least 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. To make this happen we need the UN to adopt a strong Ocean Treaty in August! The Global Ocean Treaty is an international agreement – currently under negotiation by governments at the UN – that would make it possible to properly protect the high seas from industrial fishing and other destructive human activities. That’s why on August 18th, we are showing up outside the UN HQ with a wave of people power to rally, celebrate, march, and demand world governments make history for the oceans. Global Ocean Treaty Now! Details: Date: Thursday August 18th, 2022; Time: 2-7pm EDT Location: Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (East 47th Street and 1st Avenue, Manhattan, NYC or the approximate address of 345 E 47th Street.) Suggested attire: Please dress like the ocean (deep blue) if you can! RSVP here to attend in person in NYC: Featuring: Grag Queen is a Brazilian Drag Queen and singer, activist, and recently became an International Drag Icon most well known for winning Queen of the Universe is performing LIVE at the Rally. Hila the Killa is a local Brooklyn based eco-rapper who will be performing the debut of the "Oceans Treaty Anthem" written to demand a Strong Global Oceans Treaty Now! Gregory Corbino is a local queer NYC artist who makes immersive installations, sculptures and performances. His art will be exhibited at the rally and engaging the crowd including a 10 foot tall whale fabricated from trash reclaimed from NYC beaches and rivers. NYC Brazilian Batala will be providing passionate Brazilian percussion in between stage performances and helping lead the march. The Boxcutter Collective is hosting an art build the Monday-Wednesday before the rally and we are seeking volunteers to make Oceans art.