First Friday

Cruise-Ins

Cruise-In Map

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.