NO FIRST FRIDAY IN JANUARY – WE’LL SEE YOU IN FEBRUARY! 🎉
Downtown Lakeland’s First Friday will take a little holiday break in January, and there will be NO First Friday event on Friday, January 1, 2027.
After a busy holiday season, we’re giving our vendors, businesses, staff and volunteers a chance to enjoy the New Year holiday.
But don’t worry… First Friday returns in FULL FORCE on Friday, February 5! 🎭⚜️
And we’re kicking off 2027 with MARDI GRAS!
Get ready for an evening filled with the sights, sounds and festive spirit of New Orleans as Mardi Gras takes over Downtown Lakeland. Expect plenty of beads, music, food, vendors and First Friday fun throughout Downtown!
So enjoy your New Year’s Day, recover from the holidays and save your energy…
🎭 MARDI GRAS FIRST FRIDAY
📅 Friday, February 5, 2027
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Downtown Lakeland
First Friday may be taking January off, but we’ll be back in February ready to LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! ⚜️🎉