Downtown Cullman will come alive once again this Friday evening, marking the return of 2nd Fridays, the annual summer-long series of street parties that’s proven a big draw for both locals and out-of towners.

Presented by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism, streets along Cullman’s Warehouse District and surrounding areas will close Friday at 5 p.m. for the pedestrian-friendly family event. The hugely popular classic and antique car show will be back, along with live music, a 10 p.m. closing time for the Festhalle Farmers Market, and much more.

The music will come from three stages spread across the streetscape, accompanied by two kids’ zones, as well as all the food, shopping, arts, crafts, and games that guests have come to expect. This month’s 2nd Friday marks the first in this year’s series of four monthly events. Organizers encourage visitors to bring their own lawn chairs and plan to stay a while. As always, admission to 2nd Fridays is free.

Courtesy of the Chamber of Commerce, here’s a rundown of what’s in store this Friday:

• Avenue G Band on the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Restaurant Stage
• Johnathan East on the Shirley Quattlebaum – State Farm Insurance Agent Stage
• The SBGs on the Rock the South Stage
• Year 2 of the James R. Smith Trucking Artist Alley, nestled between Clark Street and First Street NE
• The much-anticipated return of the Branham Accessories – Line-X antique and classic car Cruise-In
• Farm Y’all Cullman, sponsored by the Cullman County Industrial Development Authority and highlighted by a specially opened Festhalle Farmers’ Market
• The R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. boat exhibition, with boats from Trident Marina and Russell Marine
• The Buffalo Wild Wings Kids Zone
• A zucchini spaghetti food demonstration, sponsored by American Proteins Inc.
• Balloon Tossin’, sponsored by MoMo She 103
• Extended retail and dining hours at participating Cullman Warehouse District stores
• Chamber Member Pop-Up Shops lining First Street NE
• Food Trucks