First Friday
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FIRST FRIDAY CRUISE-IN INFO & RULES
In order to keep all pedestrians, vendors, drivers, and Experience Mount Vernon volunteers safe, the following Cruise-In rules must be abided by at all times:
2024 Dates: June 7th & August 2nd
FREE Pre-registration required;
Registration tags will be mailed to registrants prior to the event for ease of check-in;
Registrants may choose their own parking space from the available spaces;
On-site registration will only take place if space allows;
Cruise check-in/arrival will begin no earlier than 4:30pm;
Registration tags must be displayed in/on the vehicle for the duration of the event;
Public Square will go to two-way traffic beginning at 4:30pm to allow for ease of parking;
Cruise-In vehicles may enter Public Square to check-in via Chestnut/N. Main ONLY;
East High/South Gay will open for exiting the event at 9:00pm; Vehicles choosing to leave prior to 9:00pm may ONLY DO SO via Chestnut/N. Main;
Cruise-In displays may be on the North and East sides of Public Square ONLY - no cars may be parked on the West or Southwest sides of Public Square;
No Cruise-In traffic will be permitted on the following Streets from 4:00pm-9:15pm:
South Main Street
East/West High Street
East/West Vine Street
East/West Gambier Street
Drivers found in violation of the above rules will no longer be permitted to attend First Friday Cruise-Ins.