It’s Hi Neighbour Festival time in Transcona. (Photo/Pixabay)
Ah, Farmers Markets, concerts, festivals — and street closures.
Don’t worry, it’s all in the name of fun:
Downtown Winnipeg Farmers Market:
The Downtown Winnipeg Farmers Market will start this Thursday, and it’ll continue every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until the end of August.
As a result, Edmonton Street will close between Portage Avenue and Graham Avenue during those times.
1919 Winnipeg General Strike:
It’s been 100 years since the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike. Old Market Square will host a Centennial concert, sponsored by MGEU. King Street from McDermot Avenue to William Avenue will be closed to vehicles from 6 p.m. Friday, June 7 until noon on Sunday, June 9. Pedestrians will be able to access King Street.
Hi Neighbour Festival:
The following street closures will be in effect from Thursday, June 6 at 6 p.m. until Sunday, June 9 at 11 p.m. for Transcona’s “Hi Neighbour Festival”:
- Northbound and southbound Day Street between Victoria Avenue to Melrose Avenue
- Northbound and southbound Bond Street between Victoria Avenue to Melrose Avenue
- Eastbound and westbound Regent Avenue West between Winona Street to Kanata Street
Pedestrian access is allowed. Motorists are encouraged to find alternative routes. For Transit re-route information follow @transitalerts or contact 311.
— Staff
