City Of Santa Monica: Celebrating An Open Main Street Over Four Weekends Beginning July 24-25

Santa Monica CA

13 July, 2021

10:40 AM

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Press release from the City of Santa Monica: July 12, 2021 11:19 AM SANTA MONICA, Calif. – It's time to get outside and reconnect with friends and neighbors on an open Main Street for four weekends this summer in Santa Monica: July 24 - 25, August 21 - 22, September 18 - 19, and October 16 - 17. The two blocks between Hill and Kinney streets will become a pedestrian plaza where the Santa Monica community can safely enjoy al fresco dining, family-friendly activities, and other fun experiences with local businesses. "Sharing an Open Main Street" was initiated by the Main Street Business Improvement Association and Ocean Park Association to support local businesses and community wide recovery. The City Council approved the concept on a pilot basis building on the successful Al Fresco sidewalk dining and parklet program. "This is a pilot that builds on the creative ways we've adapted our sidewalks and public spaces during the pandemic," said Santa Monica Mayor Sue Himmelrich. "Now that we can safely gather again, Main Street is a perfect backdrop for a summer block party in support of the small, local businesses that kept us going throughout the last year. I hope to see many familiar faces out on Main Street!" "For years, merchants and residents have wanted to explore the possibility of making Main Street more pedestrian and cyclist friendly. This is our opportunity and we're very excited to be a part of it," said Hunter Hall, Executive Director of the Main Street Business Improvement Association. Media Contact Constance FarrellPublic Information Officer [email protected] This press release was produced by the City of Santa Monica. The views expressed here are the author's own.