City of San Jose, CA

04/19/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/19/2022 10:11

Media Advisory: Viva CalleSJ Activates the Streets to Create the City’s Largest Park

CONTACT
Daniel Lazo, Public Information Manager
408-460-4468; [email protected]

Details:
What: Viva CalleSJ 2022
When: Sunday, May 1
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: The route runs from N. 4th St. through E. Santa Clara St. to N. King Rd. and extends through 7th St. and 1st St.

Activity hubs are located at:
  • Parque De Los Pobladores
  • Japantown
  • Mexican Heritage Plaza
Viva CalleSJ 2022 Route Map

Media Availability: Jon Cicirelli, PRNS Director, and Ed Solis, Recreation Superintendent, will be available from 12 -1 p.m. at the Japantown hub at the Viva CalleSJ Information Booth next to 6th St.
Background: The City of San José's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Department hosts the 7th Viva CalleSJ on Sunday, May 1.

There will be multiple activity hubs where participants can stop and enjoy food trucks, live music, and activities for the whole family. The route has no beginning or end and flows both ways, so participants can join at any point.

By allowing only non-motorized transportation on a route that changes at every activation, Viva CalleSJ encourages exploration of City neighborhoods. In doing so, it promotes social integration while directly reducing carbon emissions and encouraging physical fitness. Open street events also promote local businesses and strengthen community relationships.

Viva CalleSJ follows the ActivateSJ guiding principle of public life by offering free events that allow residents to connect with members of their community and make memories that last a lifetime. Hosting exciting events in our City's public spaces is vital to creating strong and connected communities.

For more information, including this year's event route, visit www.vivacallesj.org.

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