If you’re planning to come downtown this weekend, be aware that the Carlsbad Village Street Faire is happening on Sunday, May 1. Several streets in the village will be closed to make way for this popular community event, which features more than 700 vendors, international foods and children’s rides. About 25,000 people are expected to attend.
Streets that will be closed from approximately 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday include:
-Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street
-Washington Street from Carlsbad Village Drive to Christiansen Way
-State Street from Carlsbad Village Drive to Beech Street
-Roosevelt Street from Carlsbad Village Drive to Beech Street
-Madison Street from Carlsbad Village Drive to south of Arbuckle Place
-Christiansen Way between State Street and the east side of the Carlsbad Coaster Station entrance
-All the alleys in between the above streets
City staff will be on hand offering voter registration resources and sharing information about Carlsbad’s commitment to sustainability through new single-use plastic restrictions and programs to protect our waterways.
Parking is limited. General and disabled parking spaces will be available in the area surrounding the event. Free shuttle service is provided at southwest corner of The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 El Camino Real, and at the Poinsettia Coaster Station, 6511 Avenida Encinas. Shuttles run every 20-30 minutes between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
For more information
Visit www.carlsbad.org and click on Events or call 760-931-8400.
Hosted by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, the bi-annual Carlsbad Village Street Faire takes place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Grand Avenue from Carlsbad Boulevard to Jefferson Street.
