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Council approves First Fridays series, grants $1,000 for music and permits street closures
Summary
Council approved a four-month First Fridays series (May, June, August, September), authorized street closures and allocated $1,000 total to support music. Organizers said they will continue coordinating vendors and trash removal with town staff.
The Centreville Town Council approved a plan on April 17 to resume First Fridays in downtown Centreville for four months this year and authorized a $1,000 allocation to support live music.
The series will run in May, June, August and September, with organizers proposing to skip July because the July 4 holiday falls on the first Friday. The event hours will be 6 to 8 p.m., and the council gave permission to close the street in the square for the events. Town services such as trash cans and support from public works will continue to be provided; the organizer said they will handle vendor coordination, trash and logistics.
Event format described by organizers includes a band, a food vendor (organizers said they are seeking a vendor that does not directly compete with existing downtown restaurants), lawn and family games, rotating vendors (nonprofits and small businesses), and occasional participation by local organizations such as the arts council and the library's mobile service. The council briefly discussed logistics including insurance coordination with Queen Anne's County for activities on the county square.
The motion to approve the First Fridays schedule and the $1,000 music allocation passed on a voice vote; the clerk recorded the ayes. The council noted the organizer will continue outreach for a food vendor and will coordinate with town staff on closures and insurance.
Why it matters: First Fridays are a downtown activation tool that council members said supports local businesses and brings residents to the square. The modest music allocation is intended to underwrite live performances across the four events.
