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== First Friday ==

'''First Friday''' is a monthly event when Old City's numerous art galleries stay open late, typically until 9:00 PM, on the first Friday of each month. The tradition began in the 1990s and has become one of Philadelphia's signature cultural events.

During First Friday:
* Galleries offer free admission
* New exhibitions open
* Streets fill with art lovers walking between venues
* Restaurants and bars offer specials
* Live music and street performers appear

First Friday draws thousands of visitors and provides an excellent opportunity to experience Old City's arts scene. The galleries are concentrated along 2nd and 3rd Streets between Market and Race Streets.