Earth Day Celebration Road Closure on Saturday, April 26

Earth Day Grey Bruce is hosting a community Earth Day event on Saturday, April 26. To accommodate the festivities, the 800 block of 1st Avenue West will be fully closed to vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. 

Pedestrian access to the businesses will be maintained throughout the closure per their regular operating hours. Parking is available in nearby Municipal parking lots as well as on-street (where permitted).

The Earth Day Grey Bruce community celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Event highlights include a water ceremony with Elder Shirley John, live youth music, a Green Economy Fair, climate presentations, hands-on family activities, and a community parade along the Sydenham River. The Tom Thomson Art Gallery will also feature student-led exhibits exploring sustainability and creativity.

To ensure the continued safety of all roadway users, all road users are encouraged to remain cautious and alert when travelling through the area. The City of Owen Sound is dedicated to providing information to ensure that residents are well-informed.  See all road closures, conditions and updates at OwenSound.ca/RoadClosures

For more information, please contact Lara Widdifield, Director of Public Works and Engineering, at 519-376-4440 ext. 1201 or email lwiddifield@owensound.ca.

Quick Facts:

• The 800 block of 1st Avenue West will be fully closed to vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.
• Businesses maintain pedestrian access during their regular hours.

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