Summer’s not over yet because two of the city’s largest street parties are still to come! Car Free Day in Vancouver will take place over two weekends, with Commercial Drive on September 7th and Main Street on September 15th.
This multi-site annual festival transforms busy streets into vibrant public spaces, bringing artists, performers, local businesses, and communities together.
Main Street | Commercial Drive
Car Free Day Vancouver
Unfortunately Car Free Day West End on Denman Street will not return for 2024.
Car Free Day Vancouver celebrates diversity, sustainability, creativity, and connection. Each event will see the streets closed to vehicle traffic and filled with entertainment, music, vendors, food options, family activities, and opportunities to shop local.
Commercial Drive
- Dates: Saturday, September 7, 2024 (note change from Sunday)
- Location: Grandview to 1st Ave on Commercial Drive, Vancouver
- Follow the event on Facebook for info
Main Street
- Dates: Sunday, September 15, 2024
- Location: 10th ave to 30th Ave on Main Street, Vancouver
- Follow the event on Facebook for info
The events strive for festival goers to find environmentally friendly ways of transportation to reduce carbon footprints. All festivals are easily accessible by transit, biking or walking distance.
Car Free Day Main Street is minutes away from bus routes 3, 9, and 25, depending on where you want to enter the festival. Canada Line’s King Edward Station is also just a 15-minute walk away. Car Free Day Commercial Drive is steps from Commercial–Broadway Station, making it accessible by both the Expo and Millennium Lines, along with bus routes 9, 20, and 99 B-Line. Bike Valet will also be there, so you can ride and park your bike with ease. You can also ride with Mobi Bike Share to either of the events.