Today, 3 October 2026, Saturday, I checked out the fun Joo Chiat Car-Free Day, one of the few days when Singapore closes an entire road for a street carnival. I was at the event to support my rock buddy Patrick Chng of the Oddfellows who was busking at the eclectic event. It was Patrick who told me about the fun event.
Joo Chiat Car-Free Day E-Poster (above image). The crowd comprised of pet-pram pushers, families with children, expatriates with their families, cyclists, hipsters etc. All were curious what Joo Chiat like, without traffic.
The Joo Chiat street scene reminds me of a psychedelic scene from San Francisco weekend street market.
Joo Chiat Road Is Blocked Off (above image). Bus routes were diverted.
The Crowd (above image). The crowd size, 4.30pm, will be doubled in an hour’s time.
Road Art (above image). Work-in-progress.
Pets Enjoying Their Day In The Sun (above image).
Exercise Routines In The Street (above image). A cool sight to behold.
CARES Community Bus (above image). Get on board the double-decker for a magical mystery tour.
I was at the event to support my rock buddy Patrick Chng (above image) of the Oddfellows who was busking at the eclectic event. It was Patrick who told me about this fun street event.
Patrick Chng Doing His Thing (above image).
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Enjoying Beers with Francis Frightful of the Opposition Party band (above image). Watching the world go by. Check out my “Traveling Wilburys” T-shirt. I’ve always associated that supergroup with true friendship.
Me, Patrick Chng of Oddfellow, and Francis Frightful of Opposition Party (above image).
I even got Francis Frightful of the Opposition Party band along to support Patrick
Teasing Pat – 1 (above image). Trying to make Pat forget the lyrics to “Hotel California”*.
Teasing Pat – 2 (above image). Trying to make Pat forget the lyrics to “Heart Of Gold”*.
Teasing Pat – 3 (above image). Trying to make Pat forget the lyrics to “Ventura Highway”*.
Teasing Pat – 4 (above image). Trying to make Pat forget the lyrics to “Let It Be”*. * – I’m just kidding about trying to distract Pat in forgetting his song lyrics, the entire photo sequence took only 6 seconds to photograph.
Here’s looking forward to a fun Joo Chiat Car-Free Day 2027!
