Learn About The Changes For First Friday In Hatboro

HATBORO, PA — The second First Friday takes place later this week.

The Hatboro Chamber of Commerce and borough officials are opening that the return of First Friday events after about a decade away will spark a burst of business for the downtown district.

Borough officials said that First Fridays are designed to bring foot traffic to Hatboro by offering extended operating hours of local businesses, sidewalk sales, specials from restaurants, activities, and more.

The first First Friday took place on April 4.

After receiving positive feedback about the event, borough officials also said many residents requested the return of the Hungry Hideaway Williams Lane outdoor dining area that was organized by the Borough in 2020 and 2021.

The dining area will close a portion of Williams Lane to vehicular traffic to create an outdoor seating area for attendees of events to enjoy local fare from their favorite businesses throughout the summer months.

Borough officials also announced that outdoor seating areas will be offered on Williams Lane and East Monument Avenue on a rotating schedule.

The borough is working on a schedule for the remainder of the summer. Information will be released on the remaining dates and the new East Monument dining area in the coming weeks.

The first Hungry Hideaway of 2025 will be held on Williams Lane on the following dates:

Friday, May 2 to Monday, May 5 starting at 6:30 a.m.

To facilitate these outdoor seating areas, there will be special traffic restrictions and road closures as follows: Williams Lane from York Road to the Ross and Co. driveway will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 1 p.m. Friday to allow Public Works to set up the outdoor dining area. There will then be no through traffic on Williams Lane between York Road and Orchard Avenue.

Residents and business owners are asked to remove all parked vehicles from Williams Lane before 1 p.m. Friday to allow Public Works to set up the dining area. Meter bags will be placed on the meters before this time as well to deter on-street parking in the impacted area.

Public Works will remove the dining area and is expected to reopen Williams Lane at 6:30 a.m. on Monday.

Restaurants that normally receive deliveries via Williams Lane are encouraged to inform delivery companies of this closure if these vendors will be visiting your business at any time during these closures.

Police, fire, and EMS personnel have been notified of the road closure in the case of an emergency.

Anyone with questions should contact Borough Hall at 215-443-9100.