<strong>From staff reports</strong>

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 3, the Downtown Beaufort Merchants Association will celebrate First FriDAY. Unlike past celebrations that took place at night, this First FriDAY will take place all day.

First FriDAY is a celebration of downtown Beaufort shops, restaurants, galleries, and local community.

The event is FREE and open to the public.

Participating downtown merchants will be offering deals and specials all day. Patrons are invited to shop in-person, or make your purchases online.

When shopping at any participating merchant, mention Promo Code #DBMAFF to receive the listed offer. With each purchase that day, you will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawing for $400.

In honor of Independence Day, this cash prize will be split between the winner ($200) and Wounded Warriors ($200). The winner will be announced LIVE on Facebook on the DBMA Facebook Page at 6 p.m.