Main Street Car Free Day takes place Saturday; expect road closures
Posted September 16, 2023 10:38 am.
Last Updated September 16, 2023 1:49 pm.
A stretch of Main Street is being shut down to vehicle traffic Saturday for Car Free Day in Vancouver
The annual festival celebrates diversity and inclusivity, while promoting a healthy lifestyle, organizers say.
The event, which will feature local vendors, activities, workshops, food stalls, music, and artisans, takes place from noon to 7 p.m. on Main between Broadway and West King Edward. The street will be closed to traffic until 9 p.m.
“Our mission is to nurture and grow car-free spaces and culture in collaboration with local communities,” the organizers said.
Related links:
This is not the only annual Car Free Day event in Vancouver. On Sept. 9, Commercial Dr. hosted a similar event between North Grandview Highway and 1st Ave., and the West End-Denman area will host their festival on Sept. 24 between Davie and Robson.
“Since 2008, Car Free Vancouver Society has hosted Car Free Days along various main streets to nurture and grow the car-free culture,” the organizers said in a news release. “By blocking off major thoroughfares, Car Free Days gave people the chance to experience what cities could be like with more space for pedestrians, not cars.”
Drivers should look into taking an alternate route.
Listen live to CityNews1130 every 10 minutes on the ones for any major traffic updates. You can also follow us on X @CityNewsTraffic or subscribe to breaking news alerts breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox.
