[InTime News]
Athens will celebrate World Car-Free Day this weekend (September 20–21) by turning one of its busiest thoroughfares into a hub of culture and activity.
For 24 hours, Athinas Street—from Evripidou Street to Monastiraki—will be closed to all traffic and transformed into a space for exercise, creativity and community life. It is the second year the Municipality of Athens has organized a festival to coincide with the international observance, which takes place on September 22.
The program features open-air parties, film screenings, educational workshops, theater performances and other activities aimed at promoting sustainable mobility and environmental awareness. The two-day celebration will conclude with a concert by Panos Vlachos.
World Car-Free Day is observed globally to encourage alternatives to car use, protect the environment, and raise awareness about sustainable urban living.