Show your support for downtown businesses Friday: Come to 2021’s first “First on First.” At 4 p.m. the music, live and recorded, starts, at Gilkey Square and on the boardwalk.

La Conner Coffee is offering discounted hot cocoa. From La Conner Brewery to Nell Thorn to La Conner Seafood & Prime Rib to La Conner Pub outdoor seating and takeout are available.

Three new stores on First are open: Latitude & Longitude, Ladders and La Conner Flowers. All the old time favorite shops are open, too.

The boardwalk will be “Ill-LUMINARIED” from Gilkey Square, with a Valentine’s Day theme.

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