FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2015
Princess Street Promenade is happening this Saturday!
Downtown Kingston! would like to invite everyone to take a stroll down the centre of Princess Street
this Saturday, September 19th for the fall Princess Street Promenade! This popular event will run from
10am to 6pm. Princess Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Division Street to Ontario Street.
Promenade is a one-day festival that promotes active living and community involvement in the
downtown. Many will remember the great activities from the August Princess Street Promenade and
downtown businesses and Kingston community groups are sure to put on a great event the second time
around. With activities like an Octoberfest beer garden, break dancers, a petting zoo, bouncy castles,
crafting and great shopping, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
Princess Street will be closed from Division Street to Ontario Street from 7am – 7pm to allow time for
set-up and tear-down. However, the intersections of Barrie, Bagot, Ontario and Division Street will
remain completely open to vehicular traffic. This better allows for the safe passage of pedestrians
across side streets during the event. Access to public parking lots will not be affected.
Kingston Transit will once again join in the fun offering free transit all day long on all routes. Buses will
be detoured around Princess Street, so those heading downtown are encouraged to plan to get there by
bus (considered a form of active transportation) using the Kingston Transit My Trip Planner.
Please note that vehicles left parked on Princess Street overnight September 18th or the morning of the
19th are subject to towing.
The Princess Street Promenade is produced by the Downtown Kingston! BIA. Downtown Kingston! BIA
is an association comprised of, and funded by, 700+ downtown businesses. The association is dedicated
to the maintenance and promotion of a vibrant and healthy downtown.
-30Erin York
Projects Manager - Marketing
Downtown Kingston! B.I.A.
353 King Street East
Kingston, Ontario K7L 3B5
phone: (613) 542-8677 fax: (613) 542-0274
[email protected]