Ain't no party like a 118 Avenue party.
When you think of summer parties you think of barbecues in the backyard, patios, Whyte Avenue, various festivals, and 118 Avenue.
What? You don’t think about 118 Avenue? Maybe you should.
Granted, it may not be the first place you think of (or even the second, or third) when trying to come up with a place to enjoy Edmonton’s short summer. But there’s a revitalization going on, don’t you know.
This past weekend saw Eastwoodfest take over the 118 Avenue area, 82-87 Streets.
As roving reporter Paul tells us… “The turnout was actually not bad. Not bad for what’s by and large considered Edmonton’s ghetto. The crowds in the pictures (above, below) look especially sparse but I credit that to the way the event was set up. The avenue was shut down from 82nd street to 87th street with booths, events, food, etc… lining both sides of the street as well as a line of booths set up right in the middle of the road.”
“The upgrades to the avenue itself look good. New sidewalks, lights, pavement, etc… (That’s all part of ongoing City efforts.) And there are a few new or renovated businesses that are doing their part to transform 118th. It’ll be a long process but I think that in five years, 118th will be a hot spot in Edmonton.”
You head a little west down the Avenue and you hit spots like The Carrot, an artsy, volunteer-run, coffee spot that’s part of the push to makeover 118.
More from the Edmonton Journal here. Mostly I mention the Journal story because they have a quote that “…life’s good in the hood.”
Eastwoodfest equals fun.
