First Fridays Boise: The Cookout

Friday, June 6, 2025 | 5:30–8:00 PM | Ann Morrison Park

You’re invited to the ultimate First Fridays Boise family cookout—a laid-back, high-vibe evening of community, connection, and culture. First Fridays Boise: The Cookout brings together Black & Brown professionals for an outdoor celebration filled with good food, classic games, and summer energy you won’t want to miss.

Whether you’re coming to catch up, vibe out, eat well, or throw down in a game of Spades, this is where Boise gathers to kick off the summer together.

📍 Location: Ann Morrison Park (1000 S Americana)
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM MT
🍽️ Dinner: BBQ-style meal (vegetarian options available)
🍹 Drinks: 2 drink tickets included (cash bar available)
🎧 Music: DJ spinning feel-good tracks all evening
🧊 Treats: Snow cone station (included!)
🃏 Games: Spades, cornhole, lawn games, beach volleyball & more

• 🍗 BBQ dinner included (come hungry!)
• 🍸 2 drink tickets (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic options)
• 🎧 Live DJ to keep the energy flowing
• 🎮 Classic games like Spades, dominoes, cornhole & more
• 🍧 Snow cone station for a nostalgic summer touch
• 🌞 Chill, come-as-you-are vibe—bring your people and your energy

Because summer’s too short to miss moments like this.
The Cookout is more than just a party—it’s a celebration of culture, joy, and connection. It’s where Boise’s Black & Brown professionals (and allies) gather to share space, laugh loud, and uplift one another in a setting that feels like family.

Whether you're new to the community or a First Fridays regular, The Cookout is your invitation to unwind, reconnect, and experience the kind of energy you can’t find anywhere else.

• Available through May 23, 2025 (or while supplies last)
• Includes BBQ dinner, 2 drink tickets, snow cone, and full event access

• Includes everything listed above
• Available after Early Bird deadline

• Same experience, offered for current students and early-career guests
• Includes 1 drink ticket

• Bring your crew and save
• Includes 5 General Admission tickets + all event perks

Come as you are. Bring your friends, your kids, your cards—and your appetite.
Let’s kick off summer with a celebration of joy, food, music, and community.

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