PRESENTATION ITEM
FROM: City Council President Ann Hill
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PRESENTATION - CICLOVIA
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REQUEST:
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That City Council receive a presentation from Rand Hicks regarding Ciclovia 2022.
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SUMMARY:
Ciclovía Pensacola returns to the streets of downtown Pensacola on Saturday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both the 2020 and 2021 events were canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ciclovía is a unique international movement that closes streets to motorized traffic and opens them up for active community fun. This family-friendly event encourages safe physical activity with others while offering the rare opportunity to walk, ride bicycles, run, dance, and skate on downtown streets - without dodging automobiles.
The festive atmosphere celebrates the Pensacola area’s diverse cultures, and features active pursuits such as hatha yoga, ecstatic dancing, stepping and more. Due to the closure of Plaza de Luna for Hurricane Sally repairs, children’s activities will move east along Main Street to the Seville Square area.
In March 2019, an estimated 15,000 people crowded downtown streets for Ciclovía, marking its third year of growing attendance. Organizers hope to welcome further growth as more people discover downtown - and Ciclovía Pensacola.
All are welcome to join their neighbors from across the region for this unique free event, dedicated to bringing our entire community together to interact with others and engage in healthy physical activity in a safe environment. The setting spotlights downtown Pensacola, continuing its development as one of America’s most people-friendly urban centers.
Pensacola is the only city in Florida with an annual Ciclovía, with support from the City and Parks & Recreation. Attendance at Ciclovía has grown each year since the inaugural event in 2017.
PRIOR ACTION:
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STAFF CONTACT:
Don Kraher, Council Executive
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PRESENTATION: Yes