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First Fridays Return To Phoenixville Beginning Labor Day Weekend

First Fridays will be back in downtown Phoenixville in an open-air night market-style closure along Bridge Street.

IL Granaio at 184 Bridge St. in Phoenixville accommodated the pandemic with outdoor spaces and takeout; now First Fridays return and Bridge Street will host an open-air night market.
IL Granaio at 184 Bridge St. in Phoenixville accommodated the pandemic with outdoor spaces and takeout; now First Fridays return and Bridge Street will host an open-air night market. (Marlene Lang)

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — First Fridays in Phoenixville are coming back starting Sept. 3 in an open-air closure area along Bridge Street to create a night market feel downtown.

Live musicians will entertain along Bridge Street and Main Street. Artists and craft vendors will have spaces to do business in the Main and Bridge Street parking lot, Phoenixville Borough has announced.

First Friday in Phoenixville begins again on Sept. 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler said, "We're so excited to have First Fridays back in Phoenixville. We look forward to safely welcoming residents and visitors back into our downtown community."

The mayor added, "In keeping with our family-friendly atmosphere, we ask that everyone be patient, monitor guidelines, and respect the wishes of individual businesses. This will help us to keep you and your neighbors safe!"

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