Several hundred residents and out-of-town visitors alike spent their afternoon roaming around the Downtown Paris Promenade on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Open to the public since early July, the pedestrian-focused space was designed as a place to gather, relax and experience the heart of downtown Paris. It was created as part of an initiative aimed at helping to mitigate the impact the Downtown Dig has had on businesses in the area. Since then, t…