Open Newbury Street
When:
Sunday, Jul 08, 2018 10:00a -
6:00p
Where:
Newbury Street between Arlington and Mass Ave
Newbury St
Boston, MA 02116
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Alcohol, Art, Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Food, Kid Friendly
Event website:
https://www.boston.gov/news/third-edition-open-newbury-street-series-announced
Newbury Street will become a pedestrian-only walkway on July 8th, August 12th, and September 9th, closing to vehicles to allow pedestrians the opportunity use the full width of the street
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Building on the success of the last two years of Open Newbury Street events, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that "Open Newbury Street" will continue this year over a series of three Sundays this summer. From 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on July 8th, August 12th, and September 9th, Newbury Street will become a pedestrian-only walkway, closing to vehicles to allow pedestrians the opportunity use the full width of the street. Newbury Street will be pedestrian-only from Arlington Street to Massachusetts Avenue.
Parking will once again be restricted beginning at 8:00 a.m., and signs will be posted informing drivers of the change. All businesses will be encouraged to promote the event on social media using #OpenNewbury and make customers aware of car-free day ahead of time. The public is encouraged to utilize the several different MBTA routes that service the area in addition to bicycling and walking.
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Building on the success of the last two years of Open Newbury Street events, Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that "Open Newbury Street" will continue this year over a series of three Sundays this summer. From 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on July 8th, August 12th, and September 9th, Newbury Street will become a pedestrian-only walkway, closing to vehicles to allow pedestrians the opportunity use the full width of the street. Newbury Street will be pedestrian-only from Arlington Street to Massachusetts Avenue.
Parking will once again be restricted beginning at 8:00 a.m., and signs will be posted informing drivers of the change. All businesses will be encouraged to promote the event on social media using #OpenNewbury and make customers aware of car-free day ahead of time. The public is encouraged to utilize the several different MBTA routes that service the area in addition to bicycling and walking.