First Friday’s in Mitchell took on a patriotic theme in observance of Independence Day. “Everyone wore their red, white and blue,” said Elizabeth Luczak of Mitchell Main Street and Beyond. “And it has been a patriotic day here down at the World’s Only Corn Palace.”
Luczak said the early start time was a hit. “Food trucks enjoyed it, gives everyone a chance to breathe, eat some good food, walk this Main Street.” That hosted a car show and shine, kids tractor-pull, patriotic bicycle decorating contest as well as live music.

And allowed plenty of time to attend Friday evening’s fireworks show at Lake Mitchell.
Looking ahead, the next First Friday’s celebration is the Pre-Sturgis Party on Thursday, August 1st.