It's A Carnival for Tonight's First Friday

MARIETTA, OH — This is a news release from Marietta Main Street. From 5 pm to 9 pm tonight they will be holding their First Friday event.

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May First Friday: It's A Carnival! is tonight and our downtown is coming alive with a Carnival theme across our entire commercial district! It's the perfect excuse to get out of the house with your entire family and enjoy the heart of our city.

Highlights of this month's First Friday include:

Downtown restaurants like 740 Social with a Carnival Cocktail, Jeremiah's Coffee House with pop-up shops and discounts, Busy Bee Restaurant with a 3-course dinner menu + live music, and Over the Moon Pub & Pizza with a Carnival Kiss drink special and food specials.

Downtown shops like American Flags and Poles with a calliope, games, and discounts, plus Andy's Toy Chest, Gold Line Jewelers, Hive Alive, Teri Ann's, Threadz Boutique, Wit & Whimzy, Just A Jar Design Press, Downtown Bargains, and Marietta Adventure Company open late with great merchandise and fun in-store!

Mid-Ohio Valley Employment with a popcorn machine, balloons, refreshments, and information to share about local job opportunities.

Riverside Artists Gallery with a Garden Party featuring work from local artists to enhance your garden and their monthly art giveaway.

The Original Pizza Place will be making zeppolis and raising money for Marietta Main Street at the same time!

Plus, you don't want to miss out on visiting with our guest sponsors at the Armory like Washington Morgan Community Action and Oriana House, plus a performance by Marietta Dance Academy between 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. AND our Public Art Committee printing tees LIVE using blocks designed from local artists. Swing by and purchase a tee to support public art projects downtown!

Of course, Kid Central will be back in action at the Armory once again with a crazy mirror, themed treats, prizes, and decorated animal masks thanks to the United Way Alliance of the Mid-Ohio Valley and Artsbridge.

And, last but certainly not least, a big shout out to our title co-sponsor Washington County Help Me Grow that will be at the Armory sharing information to support families and children and providing free development screenings to infants under age three AND title co-sponsor Kiwanis Club of Marietta Ohio that is hosting a HUGE "Welcome to the Carnival" event at East Muskingum Park with games, balloons, popcorn, prizes, and free books for children of all ages!

Join us tonight downtown from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.! Learn more in the link below and find an easy-to-grab list of activities you can save to your phone and share with friends!

Please Note: Guests to downtown are asked to adhere to local and state health guidelines and requirements for distancing, masks, and sanitation as well as requests by individual businesses downtown with occupancy.

It's A Carnival for May First Friday

“Investing in Marietta is like the adage ‘What goes round, comes round’. When we give, we get a return on our investment with a wonderful place to live, good stores to shop, and a feeling of hometown,” said Stewart.

Our downtown is what drives our economy. Our riverfront views are a source of pride for locals and keep tourists coming back time and again. Our commercial district drives income tax revenue for the City of Marietta by creating a community that people want to work in. Seniors retire to Marietta and young families raise their children here, on the promise of calling Marietta their home - a vibrant community full of opportunity.

This news release was written by Christie Thomas. All views expressed within are the author's own.

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