# Event Details

- **Event Name**: First Fridays Downtown Youngstown- America 250 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? First Fridays – America 250 Celebration ??
? Friday, July 3, 2026
? 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
? Downtown (W. Commerce, N. Phelps, Ohio One Building & The Apollo)

Join us downtown for a special First Fridays experience celebrating America 250, an evening where arts, culture, history, and community come together in a vibrant, walkable event for all ages.

✨Kick-off First Fridays from 3-4 PM 
America 250: Layers of Legacy Mural Unveiling — at the Disco Garden. Press conference, meet the artists, light refreshments; free and open to all.

(This mural is made possible by contributions from America 250-Ohio Commission, Mayhew Family Foundation, Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, The Youngstown Foundation, ISLE/Purple Cat.)

✨ What to Expect during First Fridays: 5-8 PM

? N. Phelps – Market & Arts Corridor
• Local vendor marketplace featuring food, retail, artisans & nonprofits
• Community organizations and civic engagement opportunities

? Live Music & Entertainment
• Featuring BopMan on N. Phelps spinning Motown & Funk for a lively, cross-generational vibe
• Live Music at the Apollo Event Center (See below)

Live Readings with Lit Youngstown
Join Sydney Stalnecker of Lit Youngstown and James Desharnais at 6 & 7 PM on the N. Phelps Stage as they share the words of Walt Whitman.

?️ Historical Experiences
• Guided tours presented by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society (Designated ASL Interpreted Tours included. Email: meagan@youngstowncityscape.com for more information)
• Two tours connecting key downtown locations 
• Discover local history tied to the America 250 theme


?️ Exclusive Downtown Activations
• Ohio One Building: immersive speakeasy-style experience & building tours 
• The Apollo Event Center: Live Music with Bustin' Loose, Food Truck- Aunt Millies, and First Floor Building Tours

? Get Involved
Interested in being part of the event? Opportunities available for:
• Vendors & artisans
• Community organizations
• Sponsors & partners

www.firstfridaysyoungstown.org

Celebrate community, creativity, and history, right in the heart of downtown.Bring your friends, your family, and your energy. We’ll see you at First Fridays! ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/youngstown/first-fridays-downtown-youngstown-america-250/200030038247027
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, art, business, parties, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Youngstown
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Downtown Youngstown
- **lat**: 41.097731
- **long**: -80.647468
- **full address**: Downtown Youngstown, 99 S Walnut St, Youngstown, OH 44501-2602, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is First Fridays Downtown Youngstown- America 250  being held?
  - **A:** First Fridays Downtown Youngstown- America 250  takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Downtown Youngstown, 99 S Walnut St, Youngstown, OH 44501-2602, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing First Fridays Downtown Youngstown- America 250 ?
  - **A:** First Fridays Downtown Youngstown- America 250  is organized by Youngstown CityScape.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** First Fridays Downtown Youngstown- America 250  is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Youngstown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If First Fridays Downtown Youngstown- America 250  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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