You’re invited to Ypsilanti’s monthly celebration of community and culture

May 3, 2024

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CREATED BY COMMUNITY

At the heart of Ypsilanti is a strong sense of community— First Fridays Ypsilanti an event where friends, neighbors and newcomers mingle and meet. There are many free and family-friendly events, and everyone is invited!

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KEEP LOCAL STRONG

First Fridays Ypsilanti honors the creative and independent spirit that thrives here! When you come to First Fridays Ypsilanti, you help support and sustain local makers and businesses.

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HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN

You can become part of First Fridays! Are you interested in volunteering? Are you an artist or performer? Or would you like to contribute by making a donation? We are grateful for the support.

🎉🙌 A Big Thank You to Our Newest Patrons of First Fridays Ypsilanti! 🙌🎉

We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome and heartfelt thank you to our newest patrons of First Fridays Ypsilanti! Your support means the world to us, and we're incredibly grateful to have you join our community.

Let's give a round of applause to:
🌟 The Newton of Ypsilanti
🌟 Ypsi Art Supply & Atelier
🌟 Lucky Haskins Antiques and Retro
🌟 Whatabout Theatre
🌟 22 North Gallery

Your decision to support us for the first time this month speaks volumes about your commitment to the arts and our vibrant community. Together, we're making Ypsilanti an even more amazing place to live, work, and create.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for being part of the First Fridays Ypsilanti family. Here's to many more exciting collaborations and memorable events ahead!

#NewPatrons #SupportLocal #YpsilantiArts #CommunityLove #ThankYou 🎨🎭✨
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🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community Partners! 🌟

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible community partners, YpsiReal and Riverside Arts Center! Your unwavering support and collaboration have been instrumental in making our events a success. Together, we've been able to foster creativity, promote local talent, and bring our community closer together.

#CommunityPartners #Gratitude #YpsiReal #RiversideArtsCenter #SupportLocalArt #ThankYou 🙏✨
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Wow! What a fun first First Fridays Ypsilanti of the year!! Lots of folks came out to enjoy the unique art and shopping around town. FFY wants to send a big thank you to our presenting sponsor: The Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority! They are a huge part of helping our business community grow and thrive. Did you know they also sponsor events like Ypsi Pride and Juneteenth! Check out their mission and other cool things they do at their website, https://ypsilantidda.org/
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Ypsilanti Downtown Development Authority