About a dozen businesses are set to take part in the first First Friday being organized by Beautiful Downtown Lewiston.
Businesses taking part in the event, set for 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, can be found on a map at beautifuldowntownlewiston.com/first-fridays. They include shops, restaurants and offices, such as The Hyve, Jovinea Cellars Tasting Room, Brava’s and Idaho Memories Gift & Souvenir Shop.
First Friday events are held in many American cities and towns, according to the Beautiful Downtown Lewiston website, with some choosing other days or weeks of the month to celebrate.
“First Fridays not only help to support tourism for cities and towns, but they also encourage members of the community to engage with each other,” according to the website description.
Participating businesses will have extended hours, with the option of offering art displays, craft vendors, live music, kids’ activities or food trucks.
“It’s up to the individual businesses on what they are providing,” Beautiful Downtown Lewiston Executive Director Brenda Morgan said, via email. “We encourage the community to visit those businesses who are choosing to stay open and support this venture.”
