Port Moody’s Car-Free Day celebration on St. Johns Street is set for Sunday, August 17

The City of Port Moody invites residents and visitors to mark their calendars for Car-Free Day on Sunday, August 17, 2025. This community celebration, filled with live music, delicious food, and activities for all ages, will take place on St. Johns Street, between Queens and Moody streets, from 12 noon to 5pm.

“Last year, more than 12,000 people enjoyed Car-Free Day and 100 local businesses, non-profit groups, and artisans had a chance to connect with Port Moody residents and visitors from around Metro Vancouver. We’re getting ready for another amazing celebration this summer and I invite everyone to be a part of it.

“Our Council and City staff understand that the recent tragic incident at the Lapu Lapu Day festival still weighs heavily on community members’ hearts and minds,” says Mayor Meghan Lahti. “We want to assure everyone that the safety of our residents and visitors is our top priority, and we are committed to delivering a safe and welcoming community event. As we do every year, staff are working with Port Moody Police and a traffic management company to ensure that security measures are in place for Car-Free Day. We look forward to connecting with you at this much-loved event.”

St. Johns Street will be lined with booths from local businesses, artisans, and non-profit groups. We’ll also have an entertainment stage plus a tent for live music and performances, family-friendly seating areas, food trucks, and extended, licensed patios at a few local restaurants. There will be something for everyone so be sure to save the date.

Car-free days take place across the country and aim to inspire people to get out of their cars, interact with each other, and explore alternative modes of transportation. The City of Port Moody would like to thank our 2025 Car-Free Day partner, TransLink.

Please note that on August 17, 2025, St. Johns Street, between Douglas and Moody streets, will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 6am to 10pm. Commuters and residents living in the area will be directed to use alternative routes such as Clarke Street.

Visit portmoody.ca/carfreeday to learn more and stay up to date as we get closer to event day. Interested in applying to be a vendor? You’ll find an application form online.