The City of Windsor's celebration of the outdoors and recreation will return this fall from a pandemic-related hiatus.
Open Streets Windsor, which was cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is scheduled to return on Sunday, October 17 with enhanced safety measures.
"Open Streets Windsor is one of our favourite annual community traditions, and I’m happy to see it return this year," said Mayor Drew Dilkens in a media release. "City staff and all community partners have worked hard to design a route and event that will be safe, accessible and memorable for all who participate. This is a great opportunity to experience the city’s streets and neighbourhoods in a unique way while being healthy and active."
Once again, an eight-kilometre route spanning several Windsor neighbourhoods will be closed to vehicle traffic, to allow people to walk, bike, skate, and perform various activities. The free event will run along Sandwich Street, Riverside Drive West, University Avenue West, Wyandotte Street East and Drouillard Road.
A total of eight community "hubs" will be in place to allow community partners to hold activities that are free and welcome people of all ages and abilities.
This time around, with Halloween approaching, participants are encouraged to decorate their mobility devices or wear costumes themselves.
Community partners wanting to participate are asked to submit an online application by Thursday, October 7.
Organizers have also put out the call for volunteers to help keep the route safe and secure. Volunteers must be 18 or older.
Complete information about Open Streets Windsor can be found on the City of Windsor's official website.