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Williamsburg Walks Returns for Summer 2009 June 6th!

The L Magazine and Neighbors Allied for Good Growth (NAG) have partnered this year to organize Williamsburg Walks 2009. We invite North Brooklyn residents, visitors and merchants to celebrate the community on a pedestrianized Bedford Avenue.

Key Details

What: Williamsburg's lively main drag will be closed to cars and fully open to pedestrians

When: Every Saturday from June 6th to July 11th, from noon to sunset.

Where: Bedford Avenue from North 4th to North 9th Streets. All cross streets will be open to traffic. Northbound B61 will re-route up Berry Street.

More information is at http://www.billburg.com/walks, including a "StreetFilm" about last year's program.

Programming

This year, we're hoping to make the event even more enjoyable for the neighborhood--feedback was collected during the successful 2008 season that has informed many of this year's improvements. To more fully activate the streetscape, area non-profits and businesses will be organizing events and activities--urban gardening, children's classes, bike safety classes, performances, and many more.

If you are interested in offering non-amplified programming for one or more of the blocks in Williamsburg Walks, contact us at williamsburgwalks@gmail.com.

We Need You to Volunteer!

Williamsburg Walks is also a great opportunity to support the community. We need people to help set up and clean up after the event each Saturday, as well as helping us publicize it beforehand. Click here to learn about volunteering this summer.

Contributions

If you or your organization would like to contribute to Williamsburg Walks (organize activities, donate street furniture, etc.), please email williamsburgwalks@gmail.com.