Great monthly event for Las Vegas that takes place on the First Friday of a new month. As the weather gets nicer the more people that tend to come out and enjoy the Arts, music, friendship, community, and of course food trucks.
The arts district has grown substantially over the last few years most likely because of the growing community involvement and participation of this monthly festival. Many of the businesses open their galleries to the public to let the explore the arts in a no pressure environment. This allows each individual to discover and be inspired by the creativity that is thriving in Las Vegas. Many of the antique stores on Main St. also open their doors for patrons to explore.
The First Friday Festival now extends from Imperial and 3rd streets North beyond Charleston Blvd and also engulfing Main and Casino Center. They also have some festivities near the Container Park and the Beat Coffee House and Emergency Arts on Fremont Street.
Parking can be a pain in the arse sometimes, so if possible take one of the Express busses to DTLV RTC transit station and walk South to the First Friday Festival. Check the RTC website for express bus pick up and drop off locations with a park and ride lot. Or you can park off Fremont Street near Container Park and take a free shuttle from the El Cortez hotel casino. Another parking option is to park at the Smith's Center for a fee and take the free shuttle from that location. Or arrive early for the best parking spots near the closed off pedestrian area but that means you have to be down by 4-430pm.
First Friday is a family friendly event and adventure. The organizers have a Kid Zone to keep the little ones engaged during their visit to the Festival. When it's time to eat the food trucks are located on Casino Center and Imperial. I can only make it to two trucks a visit because of the filling portions.
This event only takes place once a month so make sure you plan ahead and bring your walking shoes to enjoy comfortably.