April First Friday in Downtown Gadsden

Takes place on April 3, 2026 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Downtown Gadsden
Join us April 3rd as First Friday returns for it’s 20th year!

From 5-8pm Broad Street will be filled with classic cars, food vendors and live music. Downtown retail shops and restaurants will stay open late to welcome attendees.

Live entertainment line up includes,

Connor Butler – 2nd & Broad

Jess Goggans Duo – 3rd & Broad

GSCC Show Band- 4th & Broad

Endangered Species – 5th & Broad

The guidelines for First Friday include no pets, no personal coolers or glass containers, no skateboards or roller blades and no advertising or fundraising.

It’s a great time to enjoy a Spring evening downtown while supporting local retail shops, restaurants, and The Gadsden Museum of Art and The Cultural Arts Center.