You may have heard about or been to car-free days on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive or Main Street, and now the same concept is coming to Port Moody. Car-Free Day is basically a giant street party and festival all rolled into one.
On Sunday, August 20th, 2017, a stretch of St. Johns Street (between Douglas Street and Moody Street) will be closed to traffic and used for the event. Organized by Port Moody’s city council, Car-Free Day will bring together local business, artisans, musical performers, street food and lots more entertainment.
In addition to literally turning St. John’s Street car-free, the aim of the event is to encourage Port Moody residents to consider leaving their cars at home and using alternative transportation whenever possible, whether that’s buses, Skytrain, cycling or even just your own two feet.
Between 12 noon and 7 pm, Port Moody’s Car-Free Day will be a cornucopia of fun and games, including:
- Musical performances by Greg Drummond (folk rock) and The Rhythm Method (R&B, pop and rock).
- Food served by local restaurants.
- A Brewers Row beer garden at Queens Street Plaza.
- Face-painting, street hockey and other fun, family activities.
- Entertainers and mascots.
- Displays from local artists and businesses.
Click here for more details about the first ever Port Moody Car-Free Day.
Image: The Rhythm Method