Image: A series of festivals are coming to Sydney's streets this spring. Photo: City of Sydney.
By DAVID IVANI
A series of festivals and celebrations are coming to Sydney’s streets in October and November, hosted by the City of Sydney council. The project aims to celebrate communities and tighten their involvement, uplift local neighbourhoods, and put ‘high street’ businesses on the map.
Streets such as the Crown St in Surry Hills, Redfern St, and Harris Street in Pyrmont, are some locations to the upcoming Sydney Streets festival.
According to the City of Sydney, “Sydney Streets is part of our community recovery plan, supporting the economic and social recovery of businesses and local communities impacted by the pandemic”.
Sydney’s Lord Mayor Clover Moore said that “we’ll see local businesses and communities working together, building relationships and capacity to ensure local events and collaboration continue long term”.
“Bringing festival vibes to Sydney will help businesses regain momentum following the impacts of Covid and record rainfall” Cr Moore said.
Live instrumental music, outdoor seating & dining, and portable toilets will be provided by the City of Sydney.
“High streets across the city will close to traffic and be transformed into spaces for walking, shopping, dining, and entertainment,” Cr Moore said.
Locations and dates
Seven of Sydney Streets’ events will run from 11am to 10pm on their scheduled dates. The locations and dates of Sydney Streets’ festivals, all falling on Saturday, include:
– Crown Street (October 1), between Cleveland and Foveaux street.
– Harris Street (October 8), between Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street.
– Stanley Street (October 15), between Yurong and Crown street.
– Redfern Street (October 22), between Regent and Chalmers street.
– Haymarket (October 29), parts of Dixon, Hay, Little Hay and Sussex streets.
– Glebe Point Road (November 5), between Parramatta and St Johns roads.
– Darlinghurst Road and Macleay Street (November 12), between Bayswater Road and Hughes Street.
The City of Sydney has planned other events alongside the Sydney Streets, including live music and arts precincts.
