The City of Adelaide has expanded East End Unleashed to allow Adelaide Fringe Festival goers and the hospitality sector the chance to soak up the festival vibes in a fun and safe environment.
Welcoming the move, Lord Mayor of the City of Adelaide, Sandy Verschoor said that, for the remainder of the Fringe Festival, to end on 20 March, Rundle Street, Frome Street, Ebenezer Place, Vardon Avenue and East Terrace would be closed to traffic every Friday and Saturday night, as well as during the day on Sundays.
“So there’ll be plenty of space for everyone to safely make their way down to the Garden of Unearthly Delights, Gluttony and WOMADelaide,” Ms Verschoor said.
“To make the most of the balmy summer nights, outdoor dining will be extended onto the streets and footpaths in the East End until midnight, for people to enjoy dinner and drinks in an alfresco setting in the heart of action,” she said.
The Lord Mayor said free on-street parking was available on weeknights and weekends throughout February and March, as well as UPark discounts to support a successful festival season.
“The hospitality sector has been crying out for more outdoor dining opportunities and we’re facilitating more street closures and activating additional spaces to help them serve as many customers as possible,” she said.
“Through the Capital City Committee, the City of Adelaide and the State Government have invested in new retractable and drop-in bollards in the East End, to enable quick and easy street closures, as well as new atmospheric lighting to help the area shine at any time of the year.
“Festival and event organisers have proven they can look after audiences safely with approved COVID-safety plans, realigned entrances, expanded venues and capacities in line with the restrictions,” Ms Verschoor said.
