Hyannis Open Streets temporarily closes Main Street, Hyannis to automobile traffic from Ocean Street to Sea Street, so that people may use it for walking, biking, dancing, playing, and socializing. In doing so, we hope to achieve social, environmental, economic, and public health goals and increase awareness of what our historic downtown has to offer its residents and visitors.

The goal of these events is to allow participants of all ages and backgrounds to experience Main Street, Hyannis in a new way-as a shared, safe, social and active space for the people in our community and visitors alike; Create a space for people of diverse backgrounds to interact and build social capital, as well as a sense of community and safety: Introduce people to alternative means of transportation and raise acceptance of walking and bicycling as ways of getting around, therefore decreasing the need for parking and improving long term health of Hyannis and Barnstable residents; Increase neighborhood awareness of Hyannis and its livability.