What is an Open Streets event? Open streets initiatives temporarily close streets to automobile traffic, so that people may use them for walking, bicycling, dancing, playing, and socializing.
The event gave back to the community in many ways, from giving opportunity for local vendors to display their products and services, to introducing the new Light Rail (scheduled to start running next summer 2014), to allowing local artists and musicians to perform and show off their creative skills and ideas, to bringing awareness to the local businesses along the corridor who have struggled to keep their doors open during the days of construction. It was all around fun to be had. Take a look at some of the photos from the day's festivities!
We also want to thank all of the volunteers that helped out that day, it would not have been possible without you. THANK YOU!
Messages written in chalk from some of the Open Streeters
The Como Avenue Jug Band was a huge hit
This beautiful mural caught more than a fews' attention
More than just people were welcome at St. Paul Open Streets!
This was a first time volunteer, thank you!
Boat building demonstrations were given by Urban Boat Builders
A group of local artists constructed this wayfinding map of St. Paul, look who it is on that peg right there ;) !
