VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – It began eleven years ago on Commercial Drive as a way to reclaim the streets, and oppose highway expansion and increasing traffic.

This year four Vancouver neighbourhoods are joining in the Car Free Day celebration, which includes mini-festivals, community-supported stages with dozens of bands, multiple kids zones, artisan markets, roller derby, skateboarding, roller disco, parading drummers, and healing gardens.

Denman Street is closed Saturday from noon to seven. On Sunday, Commercial Drive will be closed from Venables to Grandview between noon and 7pm, Main Street will be closed from Broadway to 30th between noon and 7pm and several block parties are also taking place in Kitsilano.