There have been a lot of rumors, and we received this badge from multiple sources in the last 18 hours. The Foursquare Team already officially recognized April 16th as Foursquare Day (that’s 4sqday for short). Today, they let us in early on the announcement that this will be the badge awarded to those who participate on Friday.
Now, I know what you’re already thinking: “We love this awesome badge! We love Foursquare and 4sqday! What do we need to do to get this badge?!”
That my friends, I unfortunately can’t tell you yet. But Foursquare has advised we can announce that in about 24 hours. My advice? Spend a few minutes today and check out this page. I made that so everyone can see all the related links we’ve gathered about 4/16, the first social media holiday. Click around, get ready, spread the word, and stay tuned!
– Jessica Barnett, @redheadjessica
PS: Thanks to @lightyoruichi for being one of the first to bring this to our attention!
tonyfelice
Although the unlock sequence is not known, this badge is authentic. The image was uploaded to the foursquare servers at 20:55:37 GMT on April 13.
After a tip from Michaele Bailey that a placeholder had appeared in the iPhone app, I was able to identify the image file and post it less than 40 minutes after it was uploaded.
Jenn
I just hope that this badge is available to those that love foursquare but who just don’t happen to live in a huge city like NYC or LA.
lightyoruichi
I’m checking in to see how it’s activated 😀
redheadjessica
I can tell you one thing:
It will be available regardless of location. 🙂
Brian DeKoning
Sweet.
n8thesk8
So happy to see this. Was hoping this would go down. Cheers!
Anni
Can’t wait to get one! This is a great thing you’re (we’re) doing! Thanks!
Nate Bonilla-Warford
Thank you all to all the folks who have contributed to Foursquare Day. Certainly this badge would not be a reality without the international support that we have received!
-Nate BW
Sylvia
Nice! I’m looking forward to seeing how can retrieve this badge for my collection!
Christa Watson
I’ve decided on a last minute whim to fly into NYC just for the party! YAY GEEKINESS!!! Extra badges here I come!
4sqday Team
No! You’re supposed to come to Tampa where the BIG party is. Can’t have all the cool FL people running to NY all the time.. 🙂
Jason Boucher
Looking forward to FourSquare Day. I think I’ll definitely be checking in at The Press Room, Common Man, and Portsmouth BRewery.
Christa Watson
Awwww, I was gonna, but how fun is NYC?! (Come on, admit it, you’re a lil jealous 😉
Todor Krecu
We will work on getting the Foursquare Day Badge in Chicago:
http://www.chicago-social-marketing.com/foursquare-day-chicago.shtml
Aamer Trambu
I wana attend a 4SQUARE event in Mumbai, anything happening? Can i make something happen, like a 4SQUAREx? Who can i contact?
Melanie Burger
I want that badge!
Wirenh
As long as you’re near the big city of Portsmouth, NH you’ll be fine!
Curtis
I also will be sad if this isn’t something that every Foursquare user has a chance to earn…some of us avid users in the middle of nowhere need to be able to access all of the cool and fun badges, too 🙂
4sqday Team
You will be. Have a little faith. 🙂
We’ll let you know in a few hours.
Jon Kurozawa
My guess is the badge will be available to those that check into locations that are having “official” FourSquare Day events that are registered on the website.
This would make the most sense to me.
Steve
Looking forward to earning this badge tomorrow. Kansas City may be a little later to the game than some, but we’ll be celebrating tomorrow as much as the rest of you:
http://4sqday.com/event/kansas-city
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Curtis
@Jon – That’s my concern.
superJennifer
Friends in New Orleans, here are some stops for you to earn your badge!
http://www.4sqday.com/city/metairie
http://www.4sqday.com/event/fleurty-girl-foursquare-day-special
http://www.4sqday.com/event/foursquare-off-at-mary-janes
http://www.4sqday.com/event/nola-brewing-foursquare-special
http://www.4sqday.com/event/storyville-foursquare-day-special
http://www.4sqday.com/city/New%20Orleans
http://www.4sqday.com/event/squeal-nola-foursquare-day
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111159322252334&index=1
Michael Bauser
Spotted an unlock in Australia (where it’s already 4/16), via Foursquare’s homepage scroll:
If this badge really is available everywhere, it may be a simple as shouitng something about Foursquare Day, which that user apparently did.
jacobseagall
4 check-ins or a check-in at McDonald’s is my guess.
Lauren
pretty sure Jon is right, that’s my feeling as well when someone asked me… you’ll earn it checking into official locations, and if their programmers are amazing, maybe even within the specific time frame 😀
Alexander Drake
But it’s already Foursquare Day here in Sydney, and it’s almost lunch time! What am I to do? 😦
Michael Bauser
I tried to post this once, but it disappeared into the aether….
People on the other side of the International Dateline are already unlocking the badge. Judging by their tweets, it looks like it’s as simple as shouting “Foursquare Day” (or even using the hashtag) during a check-in.
lightyoruichi
to unlock your @4sqDay badge. shout with @foursquare day and it’ll be unlocked for you!
mickismick
Get the badge now! Shout out “foursquare day” or “4sqday” via the foursquare mobile apps! Only on the 16th of the 4th!
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Michael
people start to check in @ our 4SQR location @tweetak in munich germany – but get no badge till now :-(( – what time zone do you honour when issuing he badges ?
vuesociety
hahahah cute badge.. but am i gonna drive all the way to seattle????
Ann
Great!
Katt
na4sq day was fun! Hope to do it again, soon. I love No. Andover & all the businesses here. It was fun to visit these places, message & talk to others. The perks were an added bonus. I met Paul tonight. Hel said this will continue. Hope so. Thanks for the invite and all the plans & prep. that went into it.
Katt from NA
Katt
How do we get the badge?
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Jaouane Brahim
hi, i’m very happy by using this app