Downtown Port Coquitlam will be alive with entertainment, culture, food and beverages, fun activities, and more this Sunday, with the City's first Car Free Day, presented by Translink and in partnership with the City and the Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association (PoCo BIA) - a family-friendly street party on McAllister Avenue.
Everyone's invited to Port Coquitlam's family-friendly Car Free Day on McAllister Avenue Sept. 10 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. Celebrate this street festival that will feature two stage areas, food and local craft beverages, live entertainment, displays, family activities and more.
TransLink encourages sustainable transportation to local destinations via its many campaigns such as the Ride & Shine Campaign, This year's campaign offers a bike valet service, discounts to local summer destinations, and a series of Car Free festivals.
Car Free Day on McAllister Avenue: Sept. 10, 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join in the fun throughout the afternoon and early evening, including:
- Main stage entertainment on McAllister 12:00 -8:00 p.m.:
- Antonio Larosa Band - 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
- Now or Never Crew - 1:00 - 1:30 p.m
- Welcome - 1:30 - 1:45 p.m
- Carmelina Cupo - 1:45 - 2:45 p.m
- Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers - 3:00 - 4:00 p.m
- Krystle Dos Santos' More than Motown - 4:15 - 5:30 p.m
- Myrtle Sisters Musical Revue - 5:45 - 6:30 p.m
- Taxmen - 6:45 - 8:00 p.m
- Food from area restaurants and a beverage garden from local breweries:
- Boardwalk Brewing
- NiceLife Cocktails
- Tinhouse Brewing
- Food Vendors:
- Cassandra Cake Co.
- Gary's Kettle Corn
- James Feldberg Cotton Candy
- Mahshiko Food
- Me n Eds
- Mr. Taco
- Pizza Pietra
- Tornado Potato
- Family and youth activities including chalk art, lawn games and more,
- Family stage entertainment in Veterans Park:
- Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret Variety show - 12:30 - 1:15 p.m
- Kung Jaadee - 1:45 - 2:30 p.m
- Karima Essa - 2:45 - 3:30 p.m
- Will's Jams - 3:45 - 4:45 p.m
- Rock 'n' Beau - 5:00 - 6:00 p.m
- Translink booth and board the Ride and Shine and more
- City and other community displays and market vendors and
- Attendees will also be encouraged to take a car free pledge
Car free days take place across the country and aims to inspire people to get out of their cars, interact with each other, and explore alternative modes of transportation.
Parking, Road Closures and Detours
The following traffic/safety control measures will be put into place Sunday Sept. 10.
Street closures from 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.:
- McAllister Avenue from Shaughnessy Street to Mary Hill Road
- Donald Street from McAllister Avenue to Wilson Avenue
Getting to Car Free Day
Event-goers are encouraged to take transit, walk or cycle to the festival. There will be a free bike valet by BEST to park bikes with ease in a secured area.
Take Transit by taking one of the many bus routes - the 159, 160, 170, 173, 174, and 188 all a few minutes' walk away from McAllister Avenue.
Car Free Day is funded by the Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association and Translink.
Sponsors include:
- Media Sponsors:
- Vancouver Best Places
- Vancouver is Awesome
- Daily Hive
- Tri-City News
- Code Ninjas
For more information on the Car Free Day event visit portcoquitlam.ca/carfreeday.
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Media Contact
Ximena Ibacache
Manager of Communications & Administrative Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5499
Email [email protected]