Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is First Friday?
First Friday is celebrated in the Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas. The hub is on Casino Center Blvd in between Colorado St and California St. We have extended First Friday to include Fremont East district with live mural paintings and music on 6th St and Fremont
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Yes! First Friday has a great variety of artists, vendors and activities that are fun and exciting for all ages. Check the website each month for special activities for families from 5pm-8pm
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How much does it Cost?
The event is free! If you plan on purchasing art and food, we recommend you bring cash as some vendors are cash only. ATM's located inside the event at Casino Center.
hide What can I look forward to at First Friday?
Young and established local artists displaying and selling their work. Food trucks galore. Music with 3 stages and over 12 live bands. Special Art Installations. Live Performance Paintings. A community coming together to celebrate art.
hide Are there Shuttles and what time do they run?
Shuttles constantly running to and from event from 4:30pm-11:30pm. Shuttle pick ups and stops are: 1)City Parking Garage on Stewart and Las Vegas Blvd 2)El Cortez at 6th and Fremont 3)Golden Nugget at 1st and Carson 4)Government Center Parking Lot on Grand Central 5)Stratosphere Hotel old valet on West side of the building 6)Plaza Hotel 7)Soho Lofts 8)Commerce Art Galleries 9)Arts Fatory
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Free parking and shuttles running constantly to and from:
Government Center Parking Lot
Stratosphere Parking Lot
City Garage-Stewart and Las Vegas Blvd
Golden Nugget
Plaza Hotel
Parking closer to Casino Center event costs $5 in lots located on map on our website
Shuttle route is on the website
hide How do I find out more about the Art Galleries on First Friday
Most of the art galleries in the area stay open late and hold special exhibits or events in celebration of First Friday. Please see their website or facebook pages to find out more info.
hide Where do Vendors/Artists Park?
In the Arts District, artists and vendors can park for free in the fenced in lot at the corner of Colorado and Casino Center Blvd on a first-come-first-served basis. When the lot is full artists and vendors must find alternative location. On Fremont East, artists and vendors can park for free in the event lot on 6th Street between Fremont and Carson.
hide How do I become a Vendor/Sponsor?
Artists please send a submission form from our website with 4-5 images for review. Submit to firstfridaylv@gmail.com.
Vendors please send inquiry to firstfridaylv@gmail.com with "Vendor" in the subject line.
Sponsors please send email to: firstfridaylv@gmail.com with "Sponsor" in the subject line.
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