Downtown Gadsden will host First Friday on August 2, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm residents and visitors can explore Broad Street and beyond for dining, shopping, classic cars, live music, and the arts.

Broad Street will be closed to automobile traffic about 4:00 pm to allow classic cars, live music and food vendors to set up. Entertainment will include Comic Mischief at 2nd and Broad,

Gospel Truth at 3rd and Broad, Tad of Jazz at 4th and Broad, The Wheelers at 5th and Broad, and Gadsden City High School Band in the 600 block.

“We anticipate a great crowd for August First Friday, and we want to remind those in attendance to watch the weather and drink plenty of water while they enjoy being downtown and supporting our local businesses,” said Kay Moore, DGI director.  “Also, please be mindful of classic cars that may need to leave early.”

Be sure to include a visit to the Gadsden Museum of Art and the Center for Cultural Arts to see the great exhibits on display.

The guidelines for First Friday include no pets, no personal coolers or glass containers, no skateboards or roller blades and no advertising or fundraising. Additional parking is available at Foote Brothers Carpet One at 2nd and Locust Streets.

For additional information, please visit downtowngadsden.com.

Following First Friday, enjoy more great music at The AMP as the Summer Concert

Series continues with Rubik’s Groove playing 80’s, 90’s, & 00’s rock music. Both events are free to attend.