First Friday is organized and produced by Downtown Gadsden, Inc., a non-governmental entity and is held to support and promote the downtown merchants.  Please respect the following guidelines and local ordinances to ensure a safe and enjoyable festival for all attendees.

  • For the safety of your pet and shoppers, NO PETS PLEASE
  • No unauthorized vendors and exhibitors
  • No unauthorized amplification of sound-producing devices
  • No unauthorized signs or written materials
  • No pamphleteering
  • No advertising of outside businesses
  • No personal coolers and glass containers
  • No unsafe actions, such as but not limited to, revving motors, burnouts, etc.
  • No skateboards, roller blades, bicycles or other devices on sidewalks or in crowded areas.
  • No fundraising activities of any kind.