First Fridays Information & Road Closures

The First Fridays events in North Beach will start on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 6 to 9 pm (Mother Nature, please cooperate!). The event is along Bay Avenue from 2nd Street to 7th Street. This Friday, enjoy music by DJ Tony Smith, classic cars, food trucks, beer and wine vendors, small pop-up shops, craft vendors, and free beach access. While you're in town, stop in your favorite shops and restaurants.

As stated in the attached file, the following road closures are necessary to accommodate this event. The following roads will close at 2 pm to accommodate vendors and patrons of the event. Vendor entry time will start at 3 pm.

• Bay Avenue at 2nd Street
• Bay Avenue at 3rd Street
• 2nd Street at Chesapeake Avenue
• 3rd Street at Chesapeake Avenue
• 5th Street at Chesapeake Avenue

For the First Friday events, there will be firm guidelines in place regarding alcoholic beverages. These guidelines are in place to prevent intoxication, drunk driving, and underage drinking. We hope to have full cooperation from all guests at these events.

Guidelines on Alcoholic Beverages

This should go without saying, but you must be 21 to drink! Patrons who wish to purchase alcoholic beverages MUST show proof of identification/age and have their hand stamped or receive a wrist band by a Town employee at the North Beach Shirt Shack prior to any purchases. Each patron is permitted to purchase ONE beer or wine per transaction/visit to a beer/wine vendor. Patrons are prohibited from purchasing alcoholic beverages for other individuals. Each patron must show the vendor their hand stamp or wrist band to make a purchase. No alcoholic beverages are allowed outside the event area. No outside alcohol or coolers are permitted inside the event area.

Parking can sometimes be difficult in the Town of North Beach during large events. We ask all drivers to reduce their speed while in town; carpool, if possible; be patient while seeking a parking spot; and, be respectful of the town residents' parking areas.

Guidelines on Parking

Refer to the attached map for parking suggestions. Paid parking is available in two locations indicated by a yellow star. Free parking is available in the lots indicated by a blue star. On street parking is available; however, some areas are for resident parking only. We encourage guests to carpool and to be mindful of residential parking and pay attention to signage, especially on Annapolis Avenue, Atlantic Avenue and west of Chesapeake Avenue.

We are looking forward to bringing new energy to the town with the First Friday events. Questions: 301.855.6681. See you at the beach!