I have been to two such Pedestrian Nights, which usually falls on the first Saturday of the month. At each Pedestrian Night, the stretch between Scotts Road and Bideford Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6pm to 11pm, allowing visitors to walk freely along the road and experience an array of bustling activities.
I really like this concept because how often do we get a chance to walk around freely on one of the busiest road in Singapore? And how often will he be able to be up so high in the middle of a road? :D
The most recent Pedestrian Night which happened last Saturday, 5 December 2015 was Christmas-themed.
So glad the rain stopped in time! While waiting for the street to be opened for humans to walk...
ION Orchard has some really nice Christmas decorations.
It is open!!!! Everyone's busy taking photos, selfies, welfies. As the night grows dark, the lights look more obvious and prettier.
When there is something free, there is always a queue. I actually heard someone saying, "Singaporeans really love to queue". :)
Maybe, what they did not know was that some of the rewards or freebies come from downloading the OneOrchard App and signing up for an account. This App also allows shoppers to download shopping vouchers and make purchases from some of Orchard Road's biggest brands. Ehhhh, when there are good promotions, why not? Most of us want a good deal, don't we?
Street buskers out performing - street magic, balloon sculpturing etc..
This guy was pretty funny. It is a pity some of us do not give compliments or applause generously.
Activity stations. Mostly played by children. Skipping ropes, hopscotch, tower of happiness (Jenga-alike game), twister, beach balls and many more.
The boys were asking why the roads can be closed. Each Pedestrian Night is a new experience and it is always refreshing to bring them around to such activities that happen once in a while and soak in the atmosphere of whatever is the theme of the activity / event.
A must-have family shot at the end of the stretch of the road.
Last but not least, I must, of course, make full use of the "receive $20 Metro Gift Voucher with a minimum purchase of $100 nett in a single receipt from 6pm - 9.30pm at Metro". Only on Pedestrian Night. :)
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Lots of activities this time it seems! I've heard varying reviews of Pedestrian Night but it seems like the organisers are trying to improve on it.
ReplyDeleteYes I think they are getting better. Hopefully the weather will be good for the remaining few Pedestrian Nights.
DeleteWanted to go last week but didn't eventually cos of the heavy rain. Great to hear that it's been extended to Feb! Hope to make it there soon. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was raining cats and dogs just an hour before that and we were thinking if it is going to stop in time and luckily it did. Yes, you should! I'm hoping the next few will be even better. :)
DeleteOrchard's Pedestrian Nights reminds me of Ginza during weekends when the streets are closed to vehicles too :) So fun to walk on the streets without the busy traffic!!
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Ahhhh Ginza, cool. Only step foot there once. It feels so carefree to walk on the roads and definitely makes the very crowded Orchard Road suddenly spacious. Haha!
DeleteAhah Cynthia, did you do more shopping after I left you at Orchard?? I always love the Christmas Decorations along Orchard Road and the Pedestrian Night is a good time to really enjoy the sights of them :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes I did, Danessa! :D
DeleteYes, love Orchard Road during Xmas with all the decos and lights. But hate the crowd! Haha a love hate situation~~~
I've never done this before because I don't like to take photos at night. It's such a challenge to take good photos of the kids already, to think I have to photograph them at night gives me a headache hahah But is it typically very crowded? Where to park!
ReplyDeleteIt's very difficult to take photos of children at night! They can't stay still and many photos come out with blurry heads or limbs. It is crowded but there are still walking areas, not sardine packed. Parking is available as usual. One tip is to arrive before they close the roads at 6pm for dinner. I usually like parking at Paragon as after the event, it's straight to CTE where I need not go pass that closed road.
DeleteSuch a brilliant idea - where did you guys park?
ReplyDeleteWe parked at Paragon. Reached before the roads close at 6pm. And for us, there was no need to pass through the closed road, thus leaving the place before they reopen the road was not an issue.
DeleteWow it looks like it is buzzing with activities as compared to the previous year! We missed it this time, hopefully we can take part in it next Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWe've never been to the Orchard Pedestrian Night too but would love to try it one day. :) Thanks for sharing.
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