Skaters take to the streets demanding more spaces for the sport.

Around 400 skateboarders, both amateur and professional, gathered this Sunday morning, the 19th, in the Avenida Paulista area of ​​São Paulo. The demonstrators are advocating for the practice of the sport in Praça Roosevelt, in the city center, which is currently under reconstruction. Organizers aim to gather 5 people for a skateboarding session to the central area, passing through Vale do Anhangabaú. According to the Military Police, the demonstration is peaceful.

Roosevelt Square, one of the most traditional spots for street skateboarding in the city, has been under renovation since last year and may be rebuilt without meeting the needs of skateboarders.

This initiative is part of the early celebration of World Skateboarding Day - June 21st. In addition to São Paulo, there will be events in five other capital cities: Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Florianópolis, Porto Alegre, and Goiânia.