It was June 19th. Time for feet to rule the street.

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Source: Mel Z / Rogers

Welcome to Car Free Day in Victoria (aka YYJ)

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Source: Mel Z / Rogers

There was music.

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Source: Mel Z / Rogers

Epic people watching.

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Source: Mel Z / Rogers

Did I mention free live music?

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Source: Mel Z / Rogers

Colourful views.

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Music — right in the middle of the streets of Victoria.

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Source: Mel Z / Rogers

Sweet treats.

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Source: Mel Z / Rogers

An amazing market.
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And a park — right in the middle of Douglas Street with real grass for the feet on the street.

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Source: Mel Z / Rogers

That’s a winner, Car Free YYJ is now one of my new favourite events in the city. Thanks to all the sponsors, vendors, food trucks and kiosks and bands that made this happen.

See you on Douglas Street next year, this is our new Father’s Day tradition.

Mel Z – Middays 10am – 3pm on Ocean 98.5 

Filed under: Car Free Day, Car Free YYJ, Community Event, Douglas Street, live music, Parks, Victoria BC, YYJ, YYJ Art, YYJ Events, YYJ Food