Block Party On Wheels Set For West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Folks of all ages are invited to take to the streets for a "carefree and car-free" summer morning in West Hartford Center on Sunday Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The fourth-annual Block Party on Wheels is a free, family-friendly event that is expected to surpass last year’s estimated crowd of 2,000 participants.

The town will close traffic on four roads that form a rectangular loop around the central business district: Farmington Avenue, South Main Street, Memorial Road Extension, and LaSalle Road.

Participants can ride a bicycle or scooter, or take a stroll down the street, without automobiles.

Participating restaurants will offer brunch specials and free food surprises, many merchants will feature discounts, and live music will be performed all morning.

Children will be able to ride bikes and scooters, play hula-hoop, jump rope, and draw with chalk in streets closed to traffic.

Now in its fourth year, the Center Streets event has become a highly-anticipated end-of-summer tradition for many town residents. The event is the signature community initiative of Bike West Hartford, Inc., a non-profit organization that promotes bicycle-friendly policies and programs in town.

Financial support for Center Streets is being provided by many local business and residents. Major sponsors include Autism Services and Resources Connecticut, The Residences at Steele Road, and Tenpath. Bike West Hartford, Inc. is working with ASRC to make this year’s event accessible and inviting for children on the autism spectrum.