By Ann Gibbons

There are many firsts – first dance, first driving exam, first kiss – the list goes on and on. We all remember our first and downtown Lethbridge wants to celebrate is first, it’s First Fridays.

First Friday is a monthly festival of downtown events that combines and showcases all of the community events happening in Downtown Lethbridge area.

The first Friday of every month the downtown area has a special event that host a mixture of activities and events such as museum exhibit, performances by the U of L music conservatory, gallery showings and special First Friday sales and giveaways at restaurants and retail shops in the downtown.

The Heart of our City Committee started First Fridays two years ago with the idea of hosting a monthly event to bring people to the downtown. It was a way to celebrate the city’s vibrant downtown area.

The city of Lethbridge has had a wonderful response to the people coming to the downtown area to shop and do business since First Fridays started.

“It’s a great opportunity for people,” says Ted Stilson who works at The Downtown BRZ.  “People can come and get some great deals on stuff and see what the area has to offer.”

The next First Friday event is April 3.