This Saturday, August 3rd, downtown Kingston will be buzzing with excitement as the Princess Street Promenade returns for the third time this summer! From 10am to 5pm, over 120 businesses and community groups will transform Princess Street into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly zone from Barrie Street to Ontario Street. Bring the whole family for a day of shopping, games, giveaways, food, and fun!
Here's a sneak peek at some of the activities and attractions you can look forward to:
- Enjoy a pancake breakfast with a friend of Taylor Swift's at the Rocking Horse. Your $20 VIP ticket includes breakfast, bracelet making, a photo op, a VIP lanyard and a mini concert. Tickets must be purchased in advance at therockinghorse.ca.
- See the Lion Dance Team from Tallack Martial Arts perform a dragon dance.
- Take in various demonstrations, including Tai Chi, karate, roller derby, and more.
- Play catch with a robot.
- Meet adoptable pets from the Humane Society.
- Try your hand at a portable escape room by Sherlock's Escapes.
- Sit for a 5-minute portraits at Kingston Community Art + Design.
- Plus lots of live music, food sample, prize giveaways, and more!
Getting to the Promenade:
We encourage visitors to choose alternative transportation options like biking or public transit.
Bagot St or Barrie St are the best way to cross Princess St, and note that Ontario St will be closed between Brock St and Market St for the Black Block Party. Check the map and follow the signs to get around easily.