PHOTOS: First of four Summer Strolls takes over Bay Ridge
The annual summer event transformed busy Third Avenue into a pedestrian hub, complete with live entertainment, music, al fresco dining, and a chance to catch up with the neighborhood without the hassle of traffic getting in the way.
“It was a fabulous meeting where people can get out their houses and can walk the avenue traffic free,” said Robert Howe, president of the Merchants of Third Avenue.
Summer Stroll is part of the citywide Weekend Walks program, run by the city’s Department of Transportation, that promotes healthy recreation and local business. Recognized as the city’s largest and most successful of the Summer Stroll programs, Third Avenue’s Summer Stroll enables pedestrians to enjoy all of Bay Ridge to its fullest.