The City of St. John’s Downtown Pedestrian Mall (DPM) is set to open June 20 and run until September 2, 2024.
From noon until 10 p.m. daily, Water Street from Adelaide Street to Prescott Street will be closed to vehicles, with pedestrian traffic ramping up to take in the festivities and enjoy the energy and people-friendly vibe. This popular event is bustling with excitement as restaurants and bars create outdoor patios and other businesses expand into the street.
The DPM was introduced in 2020 as a way to bring foot traffic into the city's downtown and to give businesses some added attention during the pandemic. It was such a hit, that it’s been an annual event ever since. "It's a great economic generator for downtown, brings people together," said Lorne Loder, owner of Boca Tapas Bar and Cojones Tacos and Tequila on Water Street.
Entertainment is also on offer with a variety of free performances and events taking place throughout the summer.
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The City of St. John’s is providing free space on the Downtown Pedestrian Mall for organizations to get creative and engage with the community. We would love to hear your ideas. If interested, please fill out the application form and share with us how you would like to enhance the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Ensure you review the important considerations and requirements within the form before submitting. Questions can be referred to specialevents@stjohns.ca.
A variety of rest areas including, accessible picnic tables, benches, Adirondack chairs and high-top tables are available throughout the DPM.
The Parking and Transportation Map outlines accessible parking locations, Metrobus and GoBus Stops as well as the pedestrian only areas.
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