Get ready for a street party unlike any other! This April 6, Crown Street in Surry Hills will transform into a vibrant car-free zone filled with food, music, entertainment, and community vibes for the highly anticipated Sydney Streets Event Series.
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The focal point of the event will be Crown Street between Cleveland and Foveaux Streets, where vehicles will be prohibited and pedestrians can freely take over the thoroughfare for the exciting festivities.
The all-day event invites the community to enjoy Surry Hills’ lively culture and support local businesses who will have special offerings, sales, classes, and attractions.
Expect pop-up dining on the street, fresh food stalls, retailer giveaways and competitions, live performances on small stages, dancers, musicians, and child-friendly entertainers.
The Sydney Streets Event Series has been making its way through several Sydney neighbourhoods since kicking off in Potts Point in February, with events following in Darlinghurst, Glebe, Redfern, and Pyrmont in March. The series will then arrive at the Surry Hills edition on Crown Street in April.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore shares that the Sydney Streets concept has re-energised neighbourhoods across the city since the pandemic’s lockdowns.
“Last year we hosted 16 events, and since we kicked off the series in 2022, we’ve organised almost 30 editions,” she said.
Visitors can soak in Surry Hills’ artsy vibe whilst relaxing at an outdoor cafe, listening to live bands, exploring local shops, or letting kids enjoy activity stations. The evening offers a festive night market atmosphere to linger.
The Surry Hills edition will see Crown St closed off to vehicles from 9:00 a.m., with the festivities and street market running from 11:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. Surrounding side streets will also be blocked to traffic during the event’s hours, reopening at 11:30 p.m.
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About the ‘Sydney Streets’
The Sydney Streets series aims to spotlight distinct neighborhoods, foster community connections, and boost local businesses across the city’s vibrant commercial districts.
Local shops and venues can participate by offering sidewalk sales, specials, classes or attractions to creatively draw patrons during the pedestrian-only events.
With roads closed to vehicles, businesses also have the chance to potentially extend retail stands or dining outdoors. To transform these streets into lively public spaces, the City of Sydney arranges road barriers as well as tables and seating throughout the area. Roaming acoustic performers entertain guests, whilst additional amenities like portable restrooms are provided.
For parking and traffic details, visit livetraffic.com to find special clearance restrictions in place surrounding the pedestrianised zone.
Published 28-February-2024