A mile-long section of Buellton's Avenue of Flags, from Damasa Street to State Route 246, was closed to traffic from 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, enabling free and safe passage for pedestrians to enjoy family fun.

A participant walks the slack line Sunday on Avenue of Flags in Buellton during the inaugural Santa Ynez Valley Open Streets celebration.

Avenue of Flags in Buellton was closed Sunday in favor of pedestrians, cyclists and others during the inaugural Santa Ynez Valley Open Streets celebration.

A participant makes bubbles during the inaugural Santa Ynez Valley Open Streets celebration.

Soccer players on Avenue of Flags in Buellton play a small game Sunday during the inaugural Santa Ynez Valley Open Streets celebration.

Paxton Crowell, 17 months, meets a goat from the Santa Ynez Valley 4-H on Avenue of Flags in Buellton Sunday during the inaugural Santa Ynez Valley Open Streets celebration.

Participants in the inaugural Santa Ynez Valley Open Streets celebration learn how to hula hoop Sunday on Avenue of Flags in Buellton.