Downtown Port Coquitlam will be alive with entertainment, culture, food and beverages, fun activities, and more this Saturday, for the third annual Car-Free Day. The family-friendly street party, presented by TransLink and in partnership with the City, will take over McAllister Avenue from 1 to 8 p.m.
Celebrate this street festival with two stage areas, food trucks, a beverage garden, live music, family activities, and more. TransLink, a partner in the event, encourages sustainable transportation through its Ride & Shine Campaign, which will include a free bike valet service at the event.
Car Free Day on McAllister Avenue: Sept. 6, 1:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join the fun throughout the afternoon and early evening, with activities including:
- Main stage entertainment on McAllister Avenue
- Cookin' with Brass – 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
- Anna Katerina – 2:05 – 2:50 p.m.
- Welcome – 3:10 – 3:20 p.m.
- Kyle Hensby & the Rowdy Spurs – 3:20 – 4:05 p.m.
- Royal Oak – 4:25 – 5:25 p.m.
- Double Overtime – 5:45 – 8:00 p.m.
- Family stage entertainment in Leigh Square:
- Stars of the North Drum Group– 1:00 – 1:35 p.m.
- Magical Kingdom– 1:50 – 2:35 p.m.
- Kellie Haines– 2:50 – 3:35 p.m.
- The Coyotes– 3:55 – 4:40 p.m.
- Parvaneh Belly Dance– 4:50 – 5:10 p.m.
- The Coyotes – 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
- Attractions and Activities
- Zero Gravity Bike Show: 2:35 p.m., 3:35 p.m., and 4:40 p.m.
- Little Sprockets Bike Course: 1–6 p.m.
- Leigh Square Fountain Shows: 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
- Family & Youth Activities: Games area, arts and crafts, chalk art, and lawn games.
- Vendors & Displays: Community and market vendors, City displays, and a TransLink booth.
- Food and Beverages
- Beverage Garden: NiceLife Cocktails Co., Patina Brewing Co., Taylight Brewing, and Tinhouse Brewing Co.
- Food Trucks and Vendors: Stackers, Gordo’s Concession, I Heart Souvlaki, Me n Eds, Gary’s Kettle Corn, JG Sweet and Salty Foods, and Rico‘n Lalo Popsicles
Getting to Car Free Day
Attendees are encouraged to take transit, walk, or cycle to the festival. A free bike valet service will be available by Bike Valet to safely store your bike.
Several bus routes, including the 159, 160, 170, 173, 174, and 188 are just a short walk from McAllister Avenue.
Parking, Road Closures and Detours
The following traffic/safety control measures will be put into place Saturday September 6.
Street closures from 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.:
- McAllister Avenue from Shaughnessy Street to Mary Hill Road
- Donald Street from McAllister Avenue to Wilson Avenue
- Leigh Square Place from Shaughnessy Street to Leigh Square.
Sponsors
Presented by: TransLink
Silver Sponsor:
- Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association (PoCo BIA)
Media Sponsors:
- Global BC
- Vancouver is Awesome
- Vancouver Best Places
Community Sponsor:
- Woodbridge
For more information visit portcoquitlam.ca/carfreeday.
