Atlanta’s Westside Opens to Pedestrians for Free Block Party Oct 6
ATLANTA – On Sunday, Oct. 6, Atlanta’s biggest block party on the Upper Westside will be back! The second-annual Westside Stride offers a chance to stroll down Howell Mill Road with family and friends. Attendees will enjoy live music, a vendor and artist market, culinary experiences, family activities and more at this free-to-attend event, presented by Upper Westside Community Improvement District and Diamond Sponsor QTS Data Centers.
Westside Stride is an annual event that welcomes locals and visitors to enjoy a car-free afternoon along Howell Mill Road between 8th Street and Trabert Ave. Creating street space for bikers, walkers, strollers and rollers, this family-friendly block party has expanded this year to include four music stages, more children’s activities and a larger market. Attendees will also have the chance to discover the many shops, restaurants and amenities the area has to offer.
QTS Corner
Families will delight in the QTS Corner, where they’ll find a live music stage with a variety of soul and pop music throughout the day. This special space at 17th Street and Howell Mill Road also includes a cute and cuddly petting zoo and a bouncy house.
Westside Stride 2024 Music Line-up
* The full line-up and schedule will be available at https://www.westsidestride.org/
17th Street Stage Sponsored by QTS (17th Street and Howell Mill Road) features funk, R&B and pop artists including:
Boom Trio
Blue Talk
Huff Road Stage Sponsored by Mabra Law (Huff Road) features Americana and blues artists and singer-songwriters including:
The Dappled Grays
Slow Parade
Edgehill Avenue Stage Sponsored by The Artery (11th Street and Howell Mill Road) features DJs including:
Dj La Bonita
DJ Chops
9th Street Stage Sponsored by 1050 Brickworks (9th Street and Howell Mill Road) features:
DJ iLL Withers
Turnin’ & Burnin’, the all-vinyl soul, rock ’n’ roll and R&B dance party with go-go dancers
Brady Stage Sponsored by Northside Tavern (1058 Howell Mill Road) features:
Nathalie Rose
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WHEN Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
Noon – 6 p.m.
WHERE Howell Mill Road between 8th Street and Trabert Ave.
17th St. at Howell Mill Road
Note: 8th Street, 10th Street and Trabert Ave. will remain open for vehicle traffic to cross Howell Mill Road during Westside Stride.
Route map available here: https://www.westsidestride.org/about.html
ATTENDANCE
Westside Stride is free to attend! Last year 18,000 event goers came for a fun-filled day in the Upper Westside.
WHO
Westside Stride is presented by the Upper Westside Improvement District and generously sponsored by QTS Data Centers, Councilmember Dustin Hillis, 1050 Brickworks, Westside Provisions, Star Metals, Marietta Street Artery and others announced soon.
WHY
To bring awareness to the value of creating walkable communities and to highlight the local businesses, retail spaces and award-winning restaurants found in the Upper Westside district.
About Upper Westside Community Improvement District (CID)
The Upper Westside is a Community Improvement District (CID), a special governmental entity formed by local commercial property owners and legislated by the City of Atlanta. Created in 2016 by a group of civic-minded commercial property owners who value smart growth, the Upper Westside Improvement District works to enhance the transportation network, connectivity, safety, and experience for all in Atlanta’s Upper Westside through investment and community partnerships. https://upperwestsideatl.org/
About QTS Data Centers
QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint with over two gigawatts of critical power capacity under customer contract in North America and Europe. Through its software-defined technology platform, QTS delivers secure, compliant infrastructure solutions, robust connectivity and premium customer service to leading hyperscale technology companies, enterprises, and government entities. QTS is a Blackstone portfolio company. Visit QTS at www.qtsdatacenters.com/ call toll-free 877.QTS. DATA or follow on Twitter @DataCenters_OTS.
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