D.C.’s northwest neighborhood, Adams Morgan began its first pedestrian zone Sunday with community fun and entertainment.
The pedestrian zone took place Sunday from 12 to 10 p.m. on 18th Street NW between Kalorama and Columbia Roads. The areas were closed to vehicle traffic, but open to pedestrians.
“Pedestrians, pets, people on scooters, cart wheelers, stilt-walkers, runners, and bicyclists are all welcome to spread out and move safely and freely through the street," the Adams Morgan Partnership BID said in a statement.
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During the event, orange cones lined the road, while streets were blocked off with police cars and trucks. People who attended walked in the middle of the street and created a celebratory mood.
In early August, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the street closure is a part of the “Streets for People” grant program. The program aims to create economic recovery and support local businesses through programming.
Throughout the day, there was entertainment in five different zones. The activities included face painting, a cardio hip hop class, a juggler and more. A full list of entertainment can be found here.
The street closure will also take place on Sunday, Sept. 4, and Oct. 23.
