Patch Offers Free Parking Downtown on Friday

Come on downtown for a day of shopping, dining and fun on the Friday of —and don't worry about finding change to plug the parking meters.

Hudson Patch is excited to invite anyone and everyone to enjoy a full day of free parking on our dime.

We're calling it , and it runs all day—8 a.m. to 5 p.m.— on Friday, June 29.

Yep, that's right. We're paying the for every minute on every meter all day long. No carrying around a pocket full of change, no running out of the shop when time is about to expire, and certainly no passing through downtown in favor of a restaurant, bar or shop with a free parking lot.

We want to celebrate all that downtown Hudson has to offer: an array of cuisines, a bustling street scene, unique shops. The hope is that if we take paid parking out of the equation, you'll want to celebrate the area, too.

And who knows? Maybe you'll find that there's something wonderful you've been missing out on in west downtown.

But–as they say in the infomercials–that's not all, folks!

Once you snag your premiere FREE parking spot, stop by the Patch booth (next to ) for some cool swag, to meet our team, and to sign up for our free daily email newsletter. We'll also be giving away cold bottles of water donated by the 's Downtown Retail Committee.

While you're there, grab a list of all the local deals and discounts happening in conjunction with . From drink specials to food discounts and sidewalk sale specials at some shops, you'll find plenty to eat, drink and do.

Here's just a sampling of some of the deals and partnerships happening during :

• : Happy hour noon-5; drink specials; appetizer specials
• : Make-an-offer table with watches, jewelry, clothes
• : $3 off any large pizza
• : Patio and in-store specials
• : In-store savings on all furniture
• : All-you-can-eat fish special
• : 20-50% and more off of computer-related items
• : Additional 50% off clearance items; in-store specials
• : $2.95 slice and soda 11am-3pm
• : Additional 50% off clearance items; in-store specials
• : 50-75% off sidewalk sale items
• : Clearance items and backroom bargains
• : Free estimates on laptop or PC repairs
• : 30-50-75% off outdoor blooming and garden
• : Select frames up to 90% off
• : Additional 50% off clearance; 75% off holiday cards
• : 20-50% and more off of select Apple accessories and more
• : 30% off select jewelry
• : 50-75% off great eco-wear and fair trade items
• : Fresh lemonade, hot dogs, brats, backyard sale
• : 20-40% off sidewalk sale

Check back for more participating business, and mark your calendar for .