# Car-Free Street Parties Oakland, California's ‘Oaklavia' Celebrates Pedestrians By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oaklavia References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/07/first-oaklavia-street-closure-oakland-june-27-2010-video.php) & [streetfilms.org](http://www.streetfilms.org/thousands-play-in-oaklands-streets-at-the-first-ever-oaklavia/) 'Oaklavia' is a concept that typically originated in Bogotá, Columbia with a concept called 'Ciclovía.' The celebration involves temporarily [closing down streets to automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numa-concept) so that [pedestrians and cyclists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaccess-program) can enjoy a car-free party. On June 27 in Oakland, California, 'Oaklavia' closed down 2 miles of streets so that the community could take part in fun activities including sports, dancing and music. Hopefully 'Oaklavia' will be the first of many for Oakland! **Implications** - FIRST SENTENCE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE Any type of product that promotes a pollution free and eco-friendly environment consumers are drawn to because more people are more aware of their environment and the dangers than they ever were before. Promoting the use of non-automobiles is a fantastic way to appeal to an eco-friendly audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Car-free Street Parties:** Hosting car-free street parties can create a unique and engaging experience for pedestrians and cyclists. - **Eco-friendly Transportation:** Promoting the use of non-automobiles can attract an eco-friendly audience and contribute to a pollution-free environment. - **Community Engagement:** Organizing street parties that bring communities together can foster a sense of connection and belonging. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies have an opportunity to organize car-free street parties and provide unique experiences for attendees. - **Transportation:** Developing and promoting eco-friendly transportation options, such as cycling and walking initiatives, can lead to disruptive innovation in the transportation industry. - **Sustainable Tourism:** Sustainable tourism companies can incorporate car-free street parties as part of their offerings to attract eco-conscious travelers looking for unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pedicab Shuttle Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-by-bike.md) - [DIY Bicycle Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-wooden-bicycle.md) - [Dairy-Free Ice Cream Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-deprogramming-zone.md) - [Sustainable Public Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-festival.md) - [Branded Interactive Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birkenfields.md) - [Community-Centered Rooftop Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-revival.md) - [Family-Friendly Bike-Themed Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-fun-day.md) - [Caribbean Cultural Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnival-oasis-2024.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md)