Ciclavia in Downtown L.A. on Sunday

CicLAvia heads back to its anniversary route through the “Heart of L.A.” on Sunday, Oct. 16, as Boyle Heights, Chinatown, DTLA, and Westlake will host the country’s largest open-streets event.

Streets will be closed to cars and open for cyclists, pedestrians, runners and skaters to use as a recreational space.

Street closures from 8 a.m. to about 6 p.m. include the following in the Little Tokyo area:

• First Street from Broadway to Central Avenue

• Central Avenue from First Street to East Third Street

• East Third Street from Central Avenue to Alameda Street

• East Fourth Place from Alameda Street to Merrick Street

New to CicLAvia? Here are some things you need to know:

• CicLAvia is free.

• CicLAvia lasts from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

• CicLAvia closes streets to car traffic and opens them for people to walk, skate, bike, play, and explore parts of Los Angeles.

• CicLAvia is not a race. There’s no starting point or finish line — begin where you like and enjoy the day your way.

• CicLAvia traffic flows in two directions, just like regular traffic.

For general event information, contact CicLAvia at (213) 355-8500 or info@ciclavia.org or visit www.ciclavia.org.