Bike Walk Macon Celebrates Success of Play Streets Macon on Bay Street
Wednesday, September 13th, 2023
Bike Walk Macon is thrilled to celebrate the success of the inaugural Play Streets Macon program. This exciting initiative, hosted in partnership with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, transformed Bay St. within the Small and Minority Business District in Historic Greenwood Bottom on Sunday, August 27th. Despite the heat, the event effectively united the community for a day filled with play, celebration, and meaningful connections.
Local residents and business owners joined forces, showcasing the strength of community unity. Attendees enjoyed performances by The Douglass Theatre and delicious BBQ chicken and refreshments from Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church. The event also featured a bicycle rodeo, water sprinklers, and StreetLine, making it an epic celebration of unity and the spirit of Macon.
Play Streets Macon's mission is to empower residents to shape and enjoy their streets as family-friendly spaces. The Play Streets program on Bay Street exemplified this mission and marked the beginning of an exciting journey towards creating safe and inclusive spaces where residents can connect with their neighbors, and build a stronger community.
Get ready for more exciting Play Streets Macon programs. These upcoming initiatives are free to attend, family-friendly, and guarantee excitement, fun, and community engagement:
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Bicentennial Celebration on Main Street in East Macon
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When: Saturday, October 7 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Where: Main St. between Clinton St. and Hydrolia St.
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Neighborhood Champion: Julia Morrison, Macon 200 Bicentennial Commission
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First Friday Festivities in Downtown Macon
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When: First Friday, November 3 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Where: 2nd St. between Poplar St. and Cherry St. + Cherry St. between 2nd St. and 3rd St.
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Neighborhood Champion: Emily Hopkins, Main Street Macon
Bike Walk Macon is dedicated to transforming Macon's streets by empowering our partners and residents to create vibrant spaces of togetherness and play for all ages. For more information and updates, visit www.bikewalkmacon.com/playstreets.
