The Franklin Avenue Open Streets program launched in June 2025, aimed at promoting family-friendly events. The local merchants' association, founded two years prior, organized the initiative to boost community engagement. The first event, despite rain, featured arts and crafts, health education, and live music, while the second drew larger crowds under clear skies. Local businesses benefitted, as seen with beverage vendor King's emphasis on community and commerce. The program fosters inclusivity, extending invitations to residents beyond the immediate area and featuring various activities, promoting togetherness and enjoyment.
"We're here doing this for the community. This is all about love. We bring our brothers outside, we drink and be merry...Good times, good vibes, that's what we're about over here."
"I'm very happy. It's allowing us to get together in a peaceful setting, and just show how different we are bringing it all together-one love."
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