A Newton street will be closed to traffic for a new event this Saturday, June 11.
From noon to 8 p.m., the inaugural will take place , behind Save-On Foods.
The free event will feature three stages of family-friendly entertainment, and 鈥渢he whole street is a big beer garden,鈥� with beer from Vancouver Island Brewing and coolers from Topo Chico.
The event will feature Main Stage live music by Ashleigh Ball, daysormay, Meltt, Naduh, The Jins, PEAK, 脕鈥檃:l铆ya and Tess Anderson.
A Dance Stage will highlight a breakdance battle hosted by Vancouver鈥檚 Street Dance Festival, plus drop-in performances by City Entertainment dance ensemble, Diamonds in the Rough and DJ sets by Destineak and DJ Def 3.
The Family Stage will feature Matt Henry, Mom Bop, Robin Reddy and others. Free face painting will be available, provided by Southridge School, plus a bounce house in the family zone.
There will also be free Mini Golf, Giant Jenga, Connect 4 and other fun activities.
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A detailed schedule of events is , along with performer biographies and more info.
Food options include Kettle Korn, Tornado Potato, Wak Wak Burger, Japa Dog, JJ鈥檚 Hot Corn, Little Snowflake Factory, Marhaba Food Story, Lemon Heaven, Cotton Candy and Rico Lalo Popsicles.
Presented by , the internationally celebrated Car Free Day 鈥渋s a way for the community to evolve away from vehicle dependence,鈥� said Philip Aguirre, executive director of Newton BIA.
If you鈥檙e heading to Car Free Day 性视界传媒, consider taking transit and .
鈥淚f you plan to drive, please utilize Car Share options like Modo, or car-pool with others,鈥� says a news release. 鈥淲e encourage you to bike, walk, electric scooter or use Uber / Lyft. Parking is limited, and please be respectful of businesses and neighbours and don鈥檛 park in restricted areas.鈥�
The business model for the 性视界传媒 event involves three presenting partners, according to , with $30,000 in funding from Newton BIA, another $30,000 from TransLink and $25,000 from the City of 性视界传媒.
The event budget is designed to 鈥渂alance forecasted revenue against expenses to deliver a professionally produced event,鈥� MRG Events said in its sponsorship pitch earlier this spring. 鈥淭otal working budget is planned at $110,000 including all City costs.鈥�
There鈥檚 potential for Car Free Day 性视界传媒 to become an annual event, notes the report, which details similar events planned this summer in New Wesminster, Vancouver, Port Coquitlam and North Vancouver.
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