. "0"^^ . "0"^^ . . "2012-07-11T00:00:00"^^ . . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "This is definitely a great \"to-do\" event in Las Vegas.\n\nThe scene has drastically changed since I've been here a few years ago. It has become more family friendly and there are a lot more activities for children and adults to enjoy. In the past, it served more of an artsy crowd. Now, there's everything from DJs, dance floors, a street filled with food trucks and even a..petting zoo? Yeah, there's a little bit of everything now.\n\nI tried Slidin' Thru for the very first time that night. The burgers met my expectations. YUM! I never tried White Castle but I imagine that they would taste like this. Maybe Slidin' Thru is better than White Castle, I don't know (maybe I should ask Harold or Kumar). The drinks are slightly expensive but that's expected. That's why my buddy and I just packed our own beer. I recommend just B.Y.O.B. and be frugal!\n\nParking will be a slight pain, so thats why I just paid $5 that night. I hate paying for parking but if I think about how Cali would easily charge $15 or $20 in some areas like downtown L.A. or San Diego, it's justifiable. Plus, I even feel somewhat safer knowing that a parking security is patrolling the area (because Downtown isn't the safest of areas).\n\nAll in all, I think the folks that took over First Friday really did a killer job. It's definitely a family-friendler venue than when I visited in the past. I'm booking to go next month for sure!"^^ .