DC Shoes Pushes Go Skateboarding Day with Its Second Annual Global Skate Jam

Go Skateboarding Day is the official global holiday for skateboarders.

Published: June 14, 2016 Press Release

Today, DC Shoes celebrates Go Skateboarding Day with its second annual Global Skate Jam on the first day of summer – June 21, 2016.

Following last year’s inaugural event that had more than 30 activations across the world, this year DC is hosting events spanning across 20 countries on five continents to support the unifying passion for skateboarding in neighborhoods everywhere around the world.

Check out the full list of Global Skate Jam locations and get a better sense of the event here: dcshoes.com/gsd and youtu.be/WTdSRJchl9U.

“DC is proud to be a part of this year’s Go Skateboarding Day,” said DC Shoes’ Global Skate Category Manager, Jeff Goforth. “These grassroots skate events enable the brand to connect with its core community in an authentic way by partnering with local skateparks in every corner of the world.” 

Barbeques, skatepark jam sessions and best trick contests are just examples of what will go down at the Global Skate Jam.  For more information on Go Skateboarding Day and DC’s Global Skate Jam, please visit: dcshoes.com/gsd. Participants can also keep up with activities that day by following #DCGlobalSkateJam on social media.

Started by the International Association of Skateboard Companies (IASC) since June 21, 2004, Go Skateboarding Day has become an official holiday celebrated annually across the world by skateboarders who strive to make skateboarding a top priority. 

Keep up the conversations here:
Twitter: @dcshoes
Instagram: @dcshoes
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dcshoes

About DC: 

Founded in 1994, DC quickly grew to a leader in performance skateboarding shoes and renowned action sports brand. Today DC Shoes stands as a global brand whose product line has expanded to include men, women and kids skateboarding and lifestyle shoes, apparel, snowboards, snowboard boots, outerwear, and accessories. 

Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series