A uncommon prevalence unfolded Sunday morning on the Arroyo Seco Parkway: No vehicles have been allowed.
As a substitute, the stretch of the 110 Freeway that snakes its means by means of South Pasadena and Northeast Los Angeles — often full of motorists — was people-powered and reserved for pedestrians, bicyclists and anybody else who needed to discover the realm from a brand new perspective.
The celebration referred to as 626 Golden Streets ArroyoFest is a sequel to the primary ArroyoFest, held 20 years in the past.
Hosted by Energetic San Gabriel Valley and offered by Metro, the free, family-friendly occasion shut down six miles of the freeway and native streets from 7 to 11 a.m. Pedestrians and bicyclists took over the roads, much like the open-streets idea behind the car-free CicLAvia occasions. The emphasis for ArroyoFest is on foot visitors and permitting individuals to discover the neighborhoods of Lincoln Heights, Cypress Park, Highland Park, Hermon, South Pasadena and Pasadena.