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2025 First Friday Dates & Themes
June First Friday
June 6th
Mount Vernon’s 220th Birthday Party 🎉🎂Celebrate 220 years of Mount Vernon with a birthday bash like no other! Enjoy live entertainment, festive activities, and sweet treats as we honor our city's history and community spirit. Join the fun downtown for a night of music, memories, and celebration!
July First Friday
THURSDAY, July 3rd
Red, White & Blue Party 🇺🇸✨ Kick off Independence Day weekend with a patriotic celebration in Downtown Mount Vernon! Wear your red, white, and blue and enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and all-American fun as we come together for an evening of community pride.
August First Friday
August 1st
Dog Days of Summer 🐶☀️ It’s all about our four-legged friends at this First Friday! Don’t miss the WNZR Dog Costume Parade, plus pet-friendly activities, local vendors, and summer fun for the whole family.
September First Friday
September 5th
Back to School Bash 🎒📚 Kick off the school year with a night of community fun! From interactive activities to giveaways and entertainment, this First Friday is the perfect way for families to gear up for another great year.
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June 7th - Event Video
Get ready to break out the neon colors and leg warmers because Experience Mount Vernon is turning back the clock to the 1980s for June First Friday, sponsored by Sara Mankins. On June 7th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the historic streets of Downtown Mount Vernon will be transformed into a nostalgic playground, celebrating the iconic decade of the 1980s.
July 5th - Event Video
Experience Mount Vernon is thrilled to announce July First Friday, taking place on Friday, July 5th in Downtown Mount Vernon. This year’s theme, “Summer Camp,” promises a fun-filled evening of activities for families and community members of all ages, generously sponsored by Griffin Insurance.
September 6th
Experience Mount Vernon is thrilled to announce September First Friday generously sponsored by The Freedom Center. This vibrant community event will be held on Friday, September 6th, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., and aims to transform Downtown Mount Vernon into a hub of activity, entertainment, and back-to-school celebrations.
August 2nd - Event Video
Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as we celebrate the Dog Days of Summer at August First Friday, generously sponsored by Freedom Fire Protection. On August 2nd, from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Downtown Mount Vernon will transform into a pet-friendly paradise, featuring the much anticipated WNZR Dog Days of Summer Dog Costume Parade.
October 4th
Help us celebrate the beauty of the autumn season at the 4th Annual JOhnny Appleseed Apple Festival! More Information to come.