The Bike N Vote initiative aims at getting people to ride
their bikes to City Hall to vote in the upcoming elections. It seeks to promote
voter engagement by providing the residents of New Orleans with a form of
entertainment while reshaping the narrative of politics as accessible and fun. The
event is organized by Party Genius with support from First City Court Judge candidate
Marissa Hutabarat, along with Raire Label.
This initiative is not only aimed at increasing the number
of voters, but it also aspires to place voting as a commonality among community
members. Participants will be provided with the opportunity to rent a bike free
of charge if they don't already have one, and the first ride to City Hall will
leave Armstrong Park on Saturday, June 20, at 3 p.m. The first stop of the bike
route will be at City Hall, where riders will cast their ballot. Afterwards,
the bike route will have stops at several local bars, where the bikers will
have the opportunity to network and support local businesses. Riders are
encouraged to bring an ID, a mask, and cold water, as well as to be registered
to vote on the East Bank of Orleans Parish. Donations at www.bikenvote.org are encouraged, as
they will be allocated towards supplying riders with water and snacks at City Hall.
