Open Streets Festivals Kicks-off this Sunday!

Three Sundays of live entertainment, music, food, games, vendors, and community fun in the heart of downtown!

The Open Streets initiative was developed by the City of New Haven’s Department of Transportation, Traffic, and Parking and the Economic Development Administration to provide an opportunity for people of all ages, abilities, and economic backgrounds to celebrate and enjoy the Elm City’s rich diversity and culture by re-imagining and experiencing streets as car-free public spaces to create, play, and have fun.

This year’s Open Streets Festivals will occur on Church Street, which will be closed between Chapel Street and Elm Street for the festivities on the following dates:

• Sunday, July 20 from 2 to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, July 27 from 2 to 7 p.m.
• Sunday, August 3 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Each Open Street Festival has been curated with a variety of events, activities, music, and food to engage people of all ages and include an open-air jazz café, bouncy houses for children, a bazaar, a basketball court, interactive community art projects, a picnic area, and stage with entertainment ranging from DJs to dance troops.

Entertainment is free! Food trucks and vendors will also be onsite and will be offering items for purchase.