July First Fridays in Adrian has everything from 'Big Wheels' and live music to fireworks

ADRIAN — Race Street and a portion of the Kiwanis Trail in Adrian will be closed off to the public during the afternoon and evening hours on Friday, July 5, as the city of Adrian prepares to light up the downtown sky with a First Fridays fireworks show sponsored by TLC Community Credit Union.

Downtown streets will be closed from 2:30 p.m. Friday until approximately 9:30 p.m., a news release from the city of Adrian said, as Adrian celebrates its brand-new fireworks display and “Big Wheels” for July’s monthly edition of First Fridays.

People are encouraged to bring their blankets and lawn chairs to Comstock Park, 263 W. Maumee St., at the corner of Church and West Maumee streets, where they will be able to best view the fireworks show that will begin at dusk.

DJ John Hess will be stationed at Comstock Park to keep guests dancing from 7 to 10:30 p.m.

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Earlier in the evening, First Fridays will feature the Adrian Fire Tuck Pull to raise money for Special Olympics of Michigan; a Touch-A-Truck event; live music with Jaded Soul and On the Rocks; the annual Bikes, Trikes and Hot Wheels Show and Parade; a 100-year centennial celebration at the Adrian Armory Events Center; specials and activities at downtown businesses; and a Hot Wheels giveaway to the first 500 kids under the age of 12, one per child and courtesy of CR Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Adrian.

Public parking is available in multiple lots throughout downtown Adrian, the city said.

For more information about First Fridays events in Adrian, visit the Downtown Adrian Facebook page.