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πŸŽ‰ We’re ONE WEEK away from Dog Days of Summer at August First Friday presented by Griffin Insurance!
🐢 Dog Parade thanks to @wnzr_90.9fm 
πŸ” Food Trucks thanks to Ariel Corporation 
🎸 Live Music thanks to the Experience MV Board of Directors 🚧 Planning ahead for August First Friday presented by Griffin Insurance? Here’s the scoop:
πŸ•ž Streets close to parking/traffic by 3:30 PM on Friday, August 1.
πŸš— Closed: Main (Chestnut to Ohio), Public Square, High, Vine & Gambier (Mulberr We could not pull off First Fridays without the support of our amazing community partners! Shout out to our August Supporters!
Overall Sponsor: Griffin Insurance
Photography: Emily Morrison Arts 
Food Truck Sponsor: Ariel Corporation 
Food Truck Coor πŸ• It’s the cutest event of the summer!
The WNZR 90.9 FM Dog Costume Parade kicks off at 7:15 PM at August First Friday presented by Griffin Insurance!
πŸ“Register on Public Square 6:30–7:10 PM
πŸŽ‰ Parade ends at the Community Corner
🐩Brin The Mount Vernon Arts Consortium and New Directions Shelter of Knox County Ohio are bringing all the fun to the Community Corner stage on South Main Street—games, performances & more!
Catch it all at August First Friday presented by Griffin 🚲 Pedaling to the party? Use the FREE Bicycle Valet courtesy of Get Healthy Knox County —located on West Gambier Street!
Bike, park, and stroll First Friday hands-free.
#BikeValetMV #HealthyKnox #DogDaysOfSummerMV 🎈 Look what’s popping up at August First Friday!
From 6:30–8:30 PM, Luke the Juggler will be in front of Happy Bean on South Main Street, twisting tails, ears, wings, and wild creations for kids of all ages! Grab yours and cheer on your πŸš’ Beep beep! The kids will LOVE the Touch-a-Truck experience—check out real police cruisers, fire trucks, and more!

Huge shout out to our sponsor CES Credit Union, and our hosts Mount Vernon Police Department, Mount Vernon Fire Department, an We are excited to announce that last week, we learned that First Fridays were designated Best Summer Festival in Midwestern Traveler Magazine's Best in Ohio competition!πŸŽŠπŸŽ‰ Thank you for helping create the energy, creativity, and sense of community 🎈 Got kiddos? We’ve got fun!
The MVNU Cougars KidZone, presented by Gantt Homes Inc, returns to the Square for a full evening of games and energy!
#FamilyFunMV #DogDaysOfSummerMV πŸš— Chrome. Shine. Style.
Cruise-in pre-registration and on-site registration are closed for the 2025 season.Street for August First Friday! Don't miss this nostalgic lineup! 

Cruise-in pre-registration and on-site registration is closed for the 2025 🎀 Get ready for a summer night of great tunes with 🎢HALL & EYER🎢 performing on the Public Square Main Stage!
🎡Catch them live at August First Friday presented by Griffin Insurance, starting at 6 PM.
#LiveFromTheSquare #DogDaysOfSummerMV 

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