Seven blocks in Rittenhouse Square will be closed to traffic on Dec. 7 and Dec. 15 to encourage holiday shopping along Walnut and 18th Streets.
People stroll the 1600 block of Walnut Street during the Open Streets: West Walnut event in Philadelphia on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The car-free streets pilot is returning to seven blocks of the retail district near Rittenhouse Square on Dec. 7 and Dec. 15 for holiday shopping.
The seven vehicle-free blocks are a continuation of Open Streets: Walnut West, a program the Center City District ran for four consecutive Sundays in September as part of an effort to “transform Walnut Street intoDuring that go-around, a stretch of Walnut Street extending from Rittenhouse Square Park to 15th Street swapped cars for street performers, pop-up workout classes, and extra al fresco dining.
Car-free Sundays on Walnut Street boosted foot traffic, sales for restaurants and retailers, survey says During this stretch of Open Streets, the vibe is giving Hallmark Christmas movie: Holiday films will be projected started at 11 a.m. both Sundays, and Santa Claus will host two free storytime along the 1800 block of Walnut Street. Carolers and acoustic musicians will also be in the mix. And yes — before you even ask — Eagles games will again be streamed on giant projectors.
Several shops and restaurants along the business corridor plan to lean into the holiday spirit with exclusive-to-Open Streets specials. Parkside bistro Rouge put out a hot chocolate bar, while cosmetics brand Glossier and Doc Martens will host free fragrance bottle engravings and shoe painting events, respectively. Over at jewelry store Lagos, you might even catch Santa passing out samples of caviar.
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