Streets were closed Friday, April 10 and residents took to them on bicyles, skateboards and feet for a 22 block long street party in Phinney Ridge and Greenwood.

For three hours from 6 to 9 p.m., Greenwood Avenue North was opened up from North 65th to North 87th Street so that pedestrians and bicyclists could come out to play and explore local businesses.

The event was sponsored by the Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce and the City of Seattle. It builds on the chamber's successful monthly art walk Art Up/Open Up. It offers residents a cheap way to do family activities and reconnect with neighbors.

It was also a chance for businesses to showcase products or services. So, bring your own interests to the street-play music, dance, ride bikes, or do art-let your imagination run wild, the chamber asks.

It's also part of "Seattle Summer Streets," a city-initiative to get people out of their cars.

From April to September, six city streets are being opened for residents to get out and have fun, celebrate the spirit of the community and explore local businesses.

Any member of the community can organize Summer Streets, so which festivities occur in your neighborhood are up to you. Bring your own interests to the street-play music, ride bikes or skateboard-and explore local businesses.

Celebrate Seattle Summer Streets events will also feature art walks, farmer's markets, parades and a fundraiser 5K.