Ann Arbor streets will stay closed on weekends this fall, welcoming pedestrians, music, and more

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People walk down Main Street in Ann Arbor. Doug Coombe

This fall, live music and pedestrians will continue to fill downtown Ann Arbor streets as the city’s Main Street Area Association launches its new A2 Fall Streets initiative.

Running until Oct. 27, the spin-off of the popular A2 Summer Streets event features live music and DJs, endless shopping opportunities, and a chance to sample some of the best food Ann Arbor has to offer. Organizers are inviting residents and visitors alike to come together for the weekly celebrations of the city’s vibrant community, sportsmanship, and local pride. To facilitate the fun, the initiative will transform the city’s downtown into a pedestrian-friendly area by closing downtown segments of Main, Washington, and Liberty streets.

“Last week we had hundreds of people out learning to line dance in the streets,” says Ashley Schafer, executive director of the Main Street Area Association. “It was amazing to see so many people suddenly dance in sync together and we want to do it again.”…

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