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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. with an extension on 3rd St and Colorado. We have extended First Friday to include Fremont East district with live activations and music in Get Back Alley behind Beauty Bar and The Griffin
hide Is First Friday a Family Friendly Event?
Yes! First Friday has a great variety of artists, vendors and activities that are fun and exciting for all ages. We have a KidZone within our event with different themes each month. Check the website or our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/firstfridaylasvegas for special activities for families from 5pm-9pm.
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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, Interactive KidZone, GreenZone, Music with 3 stages and over 12 live bands. Special Art Installations and Live Performance Paintings. A community coming together to celebrate art.
hide Are there Shuttles and what time do they run?
Shuttles run from 4:30pm-11:30pm:
Open Top Sightseeing is providing shuttle service with two routes:
Fremont Route: 3 Stops-
:El Cortez Hotel, pick up across from Valet on 6th Street
:Golden Nugget, lobby doors just north of Rush Tower Valet
:Event at Colorado and Main Street:
Government Center Route: 2 Stops-
:Government Center Parking Lot at the entrance to Rotunda Gallery 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy LV 89106
:Event at Colorado and Main Street.
Celebrity Coaches is the supporting shuttle for entire route and for handicap accessibility. Call 702-736-6491 for handicap service.
All shuttle stops have an a-frame sign indicating where pick up is located and a sticker on the bus indicating which route they run
hide Where do I park?
Free parking lots:
Government Center Parking Lot- Pick up at Rotunda Gallery and Middle of the lot where sign is located that says First Friday
El Cortez Hotel-
Golden Nugget Hotel-
Stewart Parking Garage on LV Blvd and Stewart-
Parking closer to Casino Center event costs $5 in lots located on map on our website-Pete's Parking only-
Shuttle route is on the website and facebook page
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 is Lost and Found/First Aide?
Lost and Found items can be given to the Vendor Check In tent located on Colorado and Casino Center. Someone is always there to assist with questions about the event and a first aide vehicle next to the tent.
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.
hide How do I become a Vendor/Sponsor?
Click on Get Involved:
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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