Streets for People - Car Free Day 2008 - Sunday 21 September
Streets for People is a free event to celebrate European Mobility Week 2008 and aims to promote healthier and more active ways of living in Brighton & Hove. We're creating a pedestrian friendly space in the centre of Brighton and providing music, dancing, entertainment and lots of activities for all ages. We'll be encouraging residents and visitors to come by bus, on foot or by bike to the event and enjoy our city at its best.
What's on? Sunday 21 Sept 12noon to 5pm
Free bicycle rickshaw rides
Take a free rickshaw ride between the piers to enjoy Brighton's beautiful seafront and cycle lane.
Live music stage
Little East Street will host a live music stage to entertain with local bands and musicians throughout the afternoon.
Beach and Victorian Fair
We're creating a sandy beach area in front of Brighton town hall complete with deckchairs. The area will have a Victorian Fair area full of colour and curiosities and a magnificent Victorian bannerline with pictures of mermaids and sea monsters. Have a Victorian make-over or paint a beach hut.
Streets for children - play street
A fantastic afternoon of sea-themed creative activities for children, highlights include:
- Giant tricyle artwork - under 5s can get on a trike and cycle through paint to create colourful patterns in Market Square
- Under the sea hairdo's - have your hair turned into your favourite sea creature
- Sea themed treasure hunt - children are invited to turn up with an eye patch and claim a prize,
- Music making, storytelling and sea baby boogie workshops with a mermaid singer for the very young.
- Street games and quiz - here'll be a games tent and street games for everyone to enjoy.
Village green
Our unique village green returns this year to Jubilee Square where you can relax on deckchairs or bring a picnic.
Let's paint the street - Jubilee street will become a giant canvas and everyone's invited to help create a giant artwork.
Bicycle alley
Our JourneyOn bike doctors will check your bike for free or come and watch some cycle films in the yurt. Free travel advice and information where you can win a bus pass or a brand new bike!
Alfresco dining
Restaurants will be putting tables and chairs out to extend al fresco dining - come and enjoy a meal and enjoy the roving performers.
Where?
Pedestrian friendly spaces ill include Prince Albert Street, Bartholomews, Market Street and Square, Little East Street, East Street, New Road, Jubilee Street and Square.
This event has become a popular date in the city's calendar - come and join us.
Email journeyon@brighton-hove.gov.uk if you'd like any more information.
Community Fund - successful applications
25 groups have been awarded upto £500 each to help celebrate car free day in their communities. A full list of those awarded the funding will be available soon.
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