Ugly Sweater coming Friday, December 6!

Family-friendly set from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in downtown Kokomo

The tenth and final First Friday of the year will be held on December 6. The theme will be Ugly Sweater, which is the perfect theme for the coziest time of the year.

Dress in your warmest and ugliest (or at least most festive!) sweater, and bring your family and friends for a holiday celebration in downtown Kokomo! Stroll around and experience the beautiful decorations, and don’t forget to check out the locally-owned shops and restaurants to find festive treats and gifts!

As part of the festivities, the Greater Kokomo Downtown Association will be announcing the winner of the Old-Fashioned Holiday Window Decorating Contest, where a lucky Kokomo Downtown District business will earn the Holiday Cheer Award. A brief ceremony will be held in the business’ storefront and will be running on Kokomo Downtown District’s Facebook Live promptly at 5:30 p.m.

Every First Friday is themed to either an upcoming holiday or special occasion, or the strong and growing art scene in Kokomo.

Expect to see some of your favorite downtown businesses open past their regular business hours giving casual open houses to highlight what they do and how they serve the community. Businesses such as restaurants and shops might give out special discounts or have sales in honor of First Friday.

You might even see some of our local artists and crafters displaying and selling their artworks and creations. You can find them all over downtown and at some of the downtown art venues and galleries.

This year, First Fridays are including First Friday After Hours which begin after 8 p.m. Experience the night life of downtown Kokomo with bars, pubs live music, and exciting happenings designed for the adult crowd. First Friday After Hours is a great way to celebrate the end of a long work week.