Peterborough Pulse Was A Hit: A Peek At What You Said On Social Media

Peterborough Pulse began as this grand experiment in 2015 to see what it would look like if we closed many of our downtown streets to cars for a day, and only allowed people, families, pets, bikes, strollers, vendors, art, music, activities, conversation. Pulse wants to inspire the city to become the healthiest and happiest city it can be.

It came out of the gates flying that year, and the 3rd Annual Peterborough Pulse on Saturday (July 15th) proved that Pulse is here to say and has become a signature community event that other downtowns should emulate. Here is what you said on social media...

43 Likes, 4 Comments - Donald Fraser (@ptbo_skeptic) on Instagram: "THIS is the #ptbo I love. @ptbopulse @downtownptbo"

11 Likes, 1 Comments - Country 105 (@country1051) on Instagram: "If you aren't downtown Ptbo you should be! @PTBOPulse"

12 Likes, 2 Comments - Emily Watson (@emilywatsonfreelance) on Instagram: "So in awe of this incredible town and all its kickass events! . . . #ptbopulse #peterboroughpulse..."

159 Likes, 2 Comments - @ptbo_canada on Instagram: "What a beautiful day for @ptbopulse ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ #PTBO #pulse #canada🇨🇦 #community"

52 Likes, 3 Comments - Alyssa (@alyssatwomey) on Instagram: "Worked all summer on this event and I'm so happy with the way it turned out😊#PtboPulse #OpenStreets"

53 Likes, 1 Comments - PtboPulse (@ptbopulse) on Instagram: "We would like to sincerely thank our wonderful & hard-working volunteers. We had more than 60..."

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