Thousands Flock to First Princess Street Promenade of the Summer

The first Princess Street Promenade of the summer kicked off with a bang this past Saturday, drawing thousands of people to downtown Kingston. Despite early morning rain, crowds flocked to the one-day street festival to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and family-friendly activities.

With close to 120 businesses and community groups taking part in Saturday’s festivities, there was no shortage of entertainment for attendees. Highlights included an adorable dinosaur race, a playful robot, board game competitions, and fun photo booths, with businesses offering tons of sales, promotions and free samples.

Saturday’s Promenade was the first of four scheduled this summer, with the next one set to take place on July 20^th. It also marked the beginning of a jam-packed season of downtown events, with something happening 6 days a week! A full calendar of activities in available at downtownkingston.ca.