Come “Slice into Summer” at Third Friday Downtown May 17th

 

[May 14, 2024] 

This Friday evening will mark the beginning of the 3rd Fridays Downtown Lincoln events for this summer. The first month theme will be “Slice into Summer”. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and will conclude at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The City of Lincoln and the 3rd Fridays committee have planned another great event. Whether you are wanting to listen to live music, eat delicious food, play games, shop, or make art, there is something for everyone!

The Aristocrats will be performing on the corner of Pulaski and Kickapoo to keep the energy fun and moving. Numerous vendors will be set up along Kickapoo street to sell items, food, play games or share information about their organization. The Railsplitter Antique Auto Club will be on the corner of Mclean and Pulaski Streets.

The kids’ corner on Broadway Street will have plenty of fun activities to keep everyone busy. The Lincoln Park District will be providing games for kids and activities. Inflatables will be there as well!

This month there will be henna tattoos, rock painting, and face painting. Artisans will be located on McLean Street with original handmade work for sale.

As for food, there are plenty of vendors selling items such as corndogs, BBQ, popcorn, snow cones, baked goods, cotton candy, hot dogs, tacos, ice cream and drinks. Sorrento’s will have pizza by the slice, Alley-Bi and Mama’s Arcade will be selling their famous cheeseburgers.

Guest House, Top Hat Creamery, Guzzardo’s, Spirited Republic, Flossie & Delzena’s, Blue Dog Steakery, Ami-gos’ World, the Rusty Rail, the Foxhole Pub, and Copper & Oak will be open for business as well.

The committee is excited to continue these events and hope that all will come for an evening of fun, food, and live entertainment!

[Alice Roate]