First Friday is a time when all the shops in downtown Bryan open their doors and welcome in members of the community.
Photo by Photo by Laura HaslamThe Downtown Bryan association collects donations to send to those affected in La Grange, Texas by the Hurricane.
Photo by photo by Laura HaslamOne of the many celebrations seen at first Friday
Photo by photo by Laura HaslamOne of the many celebrations seen at First Friday
Photo by photo by Laura HaslamOne of the many activities at First Friday included painting while listening to live music
Photo by photo by Laura HaslamThere are several performers during first Friday, among them the Brazos Valley Belly Dance.
Photo by Photo by Laura HaslamAt first Friday you can find local musicians and performers outside shops and on the corners.
Photo by photo by Laura HaslamOne of the common themes during this past first Friday was various organizations asking for donations for the victims of hurricane Harvey
Photo by photo by Laura HaslamJD ‘Bodger’ Bolich is one of the many craftsman set up at first Friday
Photo by photo by Laura HaslamKids gather around to learn and watch as local craftsman show off their pottery skills
Photo by photo by Laura HaslamMany local musicians gather outside stores and on corners to perform for those who gather at First Friday
Photo by photo by Laura Haslam
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First Friday
First Friday, a free event in downtown bryan, is the first friday of every month, and hosts artists, musicians, and free entertainment
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