NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The streets will be temporarily car-free for five hours for families to run, walk, skate, ride bikes, enjoy active events and explore the city streets.

New Brunswick Ciclovia – a free, citywide initiative that promotes healthy active living through experiencing the city’s vitality, livability, and diversity in a safe place for people to exercise and play – returns Saturday starting at 11 a.m.

There is no cost or pre-registration for the event, which is in its sixth year.

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Municipal crews will begin setting up street closures at approximately 8 a.m., with full closure in effect by about 9:30 a.m. At 4 p.m. the roads begin re-opening to cars.

There is no beginning or end to the New Brunswick Ciclovia route and it is not a race. You can join in anywhere along the route. The route of the New Brunswick Ciclovia was designed for participants to enjoy the downtown area and many of the city’s attractions, landmarks, and parks.

The New Brunswick Ciclovia route will extend from Unity Square on Remsen Avenue, through Handy Street, Throop Avenue, Delavan Street, Jones Avenue, and Sandford Street. The route also encompasses Feaster Park and Recreation Park.

A spokesperson for the city said about 15,000 people took part in the three Ciclovia dates.

Organizations are encouraged to plan group rides, walks or runs and are also encouraged to post their photos on the New Brunswick Ciclovia Facebook page.





There will be games of musical chairs and dance contests with DJ Cuqui Rivera and DJ Plomo.

New Brunswick Ciclovia works closely with the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick's Health Fair at Recreation Park - another event centered around health and wellness - which is scheduled for the same day.