After many long years, First Friday Events are back in Hatboro! Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, First Fridays are designed to bring foot-traffic to Hatboro through offering extended operating hours of local businesses, sidewalk sales, specials from local restaurants, activities, and more!
After the inaugural First Friday event took place on April 4, 2025, the Borough received extremely positive feedback from the Chamber, businesses, and residents alike. Among the comments received, a large majority of residents requested the return of the Williams Lane outdoor dining area that was organized by the Borough in 2020 and 2021. This dining area closed off a portion of Williams Lane to vehicular traffic to create an outdoor seating area for attendees of events to enjoy local fare from their favorite businesses throughout the summer months.
The Borough is extremely excited to announce that outdoor seating areas will return for First Friday events – this time with an exciting twist: outdoor seating areas will be offered on Williams Lane AND East Monument Avenue on a rotating schedule as follows:
- Friday, May 2, 2025 – Monday, May 5, 2025: Dining area was held on Williams Lane
- Friday, June 6, 2025 – Monday, June 9, 2025: Dining area will be held on East Monument Avenue
- Friday, August 1, 2025 – Monday, August 4, 2025: Dining area will be held on Williams Lane
- Friday, September 5, 2025 – Monday, September 8, 2025: Dining Area will be held on East Monument Avenue
In order to facilitate these outdoor seating areas, there will be special traffic restrictions and road closures as follows.
Williams Lane Dining Area
The Williams Lane Dining Area is located on Williams Lane between York Road and the rear entrance of Ross & Co’s Driveway (as pictured on the below map.)
As noted, above, the Williams Lane Dining Area will be open for visitors May 2nd – May 5th and August 1st – August 4th. In order to make this dining area possible, Williams Lane from York Road to the Ross & Company Driveway will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 12:00 PM on Friday, May 2nd and Friday, August 1st to allow Public Works to set up the outdoor dining area. Please note, once this portion of road is closed, there will be no through traffic on Williams Lane between York Road and Orchard Avenue.
Residents and business owners are asked to remove all parked vehicles from Williams Lane prior to 12:00 PM on May 2nd and August 1st to allow Public Works to set up the dining area. Meter bags will be placed on the meters prior to this time as well.
Public Works will remove the dining area and reopen Williams Lane during the mornings of May 5th and August 4th. We are expecting the road to be reopened by 7:00 AM on these mornings; however, the exact time will be dependent on weather and staffing.
Any restaurants who normally receive deliveries via Williams Lane are encouraged to inform delivery companies of this closure if these vendors will be visiting your business any time during these closures.
The Borough will be notifying police, fire, and EMS personnel of this road closure to assure they are aware in the event of an emergency.
Should you have any questions, regarding this closure, please contact Borough Hall at 215-443-9100.
East Monument Avenue Dining Area
The East Monument Avenue Dining Area is located on East Monument Avenue between York Road and the rear driveway of 210 N. York Road (as pictured on the below map.)
As noted, above, the East Monument Dining Area will be open for visitors June 6th – June 9th and July 3rd –September 5th to September 8th. In order to make this dining area possible, East Monument Avenue from York Road to the rear driveway of 210 N. York Road will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 6th and Friday, September 5th to allow Public Works to set up the outdoor dining area. Please note, once this portion of road is closed, there will be no through traffic on East Monument Avenue between York Road and Lancaster Avenue.
Residents and business owners are asked to remove all parked vehicles from East Monument Avenue prior to 12:00 PM on June 6th and September 5th to allow Public Works to set up the dining area. Meter bags will be placed on the meters prior to this time as well.
Public Works will remove the dining area and reopen East Monument Avenue during the mornings of June 9th and September 8th. We are expecting the road to be reopened by 7:00 AM on these mornings; however, the exact time will be dependent on weather and staffing.
Any businesses who normally receive deliveries via East Monument Avenue are encouraged to inform delivery companies of this closure if these vendors will be visiting your business any time during these closures.
The Borough will be notifying police, fire, and EMS personnel of this road closure to assure they are aware in the event of an emergency.
Should you have any questions, regarding this closure, please contact Borough Hall at 215-443-9100.
