The mayor of the capital, Nikušor Dan, announces that the action “Open streets – Bucharest, city embankment” will start this weekend, writes News.ro. “From April 29 to October 8, the streets in the city center will become exclusively pedestrian zones and will host numerous artistic and educational events held in cooperation with theaters, cultural institutions, independent operators and artists,” said the mayor.

“The most popular outdoor event in the capital is starting this weekend: “Open Streets – Bucharest, City Promenade”. From April 29 to October 8, downtown streets will become pedestrian-only zones and host numerous artistic and educational events held in collaboration with theaters, cultural institutions, independent operators and artists,” Nikusor Dan wrote on Facebook on Wednesday. .

He added that “on the first weekend, Calea Victoriei opens to pedestrians (between Piaţa Victoriei and Independence Splaiul), between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and the artistic program will include circus acts for children, exhibitions of the city of Bucharest. The museum at Casa Filipescu Cesianu, theater premieres from the season of the Masca Theater or walking meetings with animators.”

Also, “on the next weekend, in order to reach as many residents as possible, as well as to ensure the possibility of organizing other events for the community in the public space, “Open Streets” will be held alternately in several points of the village. Bucharest,” he clarified.

Last year, more than 700,000 Bucharest residents participated in this project, which involved 1,000 artists, 800 events organized in 35 pedestrian streets, said Nikusor Dan, who added that more details about the organization and the program can be found HERE.