West End's streets close to cars & open for miles of free activities at 2015's first 'Atlanta Streets Alive' event

West End’s streets close to cars & open for miles of free activities at 2015’s first ‘Atlanta Streets Alive’ event From 2-6 p.m., Sunday, April 19, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition will return to the Historic West End for its first “Atlanta Streets Alive” event of 2015. For this Atlanta Streets Alive, a 3.5-mile loop of streets will be closed to car traffic and opened for foot traffic. An expected 20,000 people will enjoy a family-friendly event ‘alive’ with free people-powered activities, including sports, dancing, music, games and more. Atlanta Streets Alive (Atlanta Bicycle Coalition’s open-streets initiative since 2009) takes cars out of the equation for an afternoon so that Atlantans can explore community streets - by bike or foot – in a safer, healthier and more livable way. A variety of activities are planned during the day, including: •Performances by Music in the Park, including founder, Kebbi Williams •Pop-up protected bike lane on Lee Street •A pop-up park in the streets, complete with astro turf, hula hoops, parachutes and more from Park Pride •Bike tours of nearby urban gardens •Walks along the Atlanta BeltLine’s West End Trail and the currently under construction Westside Trail •An artisans and prepared food market •Tai Chi sessions and demonstrations by West End Tai Chi •Yoga and fitness via the West End Farmer’s and Artisan’s Market •Games of Frisbee Tree ID from Trees Atlanta The event kicks off at 2 p.m. with a Bicycle Parade. Bicyclists of all ages are invited to join the parade by meeting at Lee St. by the West End Marta at 1:30.p.m. For more information and to learn how to get involved, visit www.atlantastreetsalive.com. When: Sunday, April 19. 2015, from 2-6 p.m. Where: Historic West End To view a full map of the route, visit: http://www.atlantastreetsalive.com/2015-routes/west-end-april-19/