First Friday in Hood River To Honor Those Who Work "Behind the Scenes"
From Visit Hood River:
HOOD RIVER, OR June 29, 2023– Visit Hood River (VHR) has announced the 2023 Summer First Friday series will continue on July 7th, to be held on Oak Street, downtown Hood River.
Visit Hood River will hold July’s First Friday on July 7th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The theme for July is “Behind The Scenes” and will applaud not only the first responders, but also salute those the teams form City & County Public Works, the garbage company, tow truck drivers, Hood River County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, and many more who keep our community running behind the scenes.
There will be arts and craft vendors, live music by Jamba Marimba, and businesses will keep their doors open late to welcome locals and visitors alike to enjoy the beauty of Hood River.
Oak Street between 1st and 6th Streets will be closed from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., with the closures beginning around 4:30pm for set up. Please be advised when parking downtown that day.
Fish Food Bank will also be collecting much needed food and cash donations. Marianne Brevard, Director of Operations at FISH, urges people to please help. “FISH is already seeing a sharp spike in demand for food assistance, with new families seeking help in numbers we haven’t experienced in more than a year.” Please bring non-perishable food or a cash donation to the event.
