Port Outdoors Dine & Shop Events begin August 27 Along Main St

The Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, Port Washington BID, Residents Forward and Landmark on Main Street are collaborating to bring an open-air dining and shopping experience to Main Street. The first Port Outdoors Dine & Shop that would have allowed pedestrian-only zones on Thursday evening scheduled for August 27 was cancelled due to rain. The second event on Middle and Lower Main Street took place as scheduled on September 3. Unfortunately, heavy rain is forecast for tonight so Upper Main will again be cancelled.

To give each zone two opportunities each (of course, weather permitting), organizers are adjusting the remaining schedule. From 4 pm to 9 pm on Sept. 17 and Oct. 1, the event will take place on Upper Main Street and behind Port Commons (next to Post Office). On Sept. 24, Middle to Lower Main will host its second Port Outdoors event. If any of these three dates are cancelled due to rain, Oct. 8 is reserved as a rain date.

Upper Main Street will be closed to traffic from Port Washington Boulevard to Bellevue Avenue Sept. 17 & Oct. 1. On those days, Port Commons (next to Post Office) will have outdoor dining in part of their rear parking lot. On Sept. 24, Middle and Lower Main Street will be closed to traffic from Central Drive to Shore Road. Parking lots and side streets will provide parking for diners and shoppers since there is no parking on Main Street. The Main Street closures will be from 4PM to 9PM.

In addition to outdoor dining and shopping, there will be entertainment on the street organized by Landmark on Main Street. Several businesses have volunteered to have their own entertainment and there will be some local talent as well. The Port Washington community is invited to stroll on Main Street in a safe and festive atmosphere. All are asked to wear face coverings when not dining and to maintain proper distance while enjoying a night on the town.

Port Outdoors Dine & Shop is made possible by the Town of North Hempstead's Lift Up Local initiative to support the local businesses. The organizers are very grateful for the support of the Event Sponsor Precision Work, the Supporting Sponsor Residents Forward, and the Town of North Hempstead. Port Outdoors Dine & Shop is also made possible by a Main Street Revitalization grant from PSEGLI, and the cooperation of the Port Washington Police District, the Port Washington Fire Department and NICE bus. Visit pwcoc.org or portwashingtonbid.org for details.