>> reporter: it's not every day that newberry street in boston looks and sounds like ishonkg, crowded curbs o the day is called open newberry street, a new initiative. the street is turned into a pedestrian only walkway. people occasionally rome, walk or scoot around without cars in chance to bring their stores to the streets and offer great deals. >> it's really nice. we just walked by joe's. the first round of drinks was on them. >> it's a great way ty and the be a lot of spillover. >> reporter: boston mayor marty walsh attended in his suit and shoes. >> it's like our neighborhood is excited and we should keep this going. >> it's that's a lovely family vibe. >> you can't beat the atmosphere. only for traffic. the mayor says he is going to take a look at how businesses made out and how the traffic flow was to see if they will do this again next year. >> i think the businesses will want to do this more next year. >> reporter: for this boxer, opening newberry street is key for more clients. >> businesses come out, it makes you more successful -- shot to death in new bedford in july. po