Salisbury, MD – Downtown Salisbury will come alive this Friday, May 16, for 3rd Friday’s monthly celebration, with this month’s theme centered around “Paw Prints.” This pet-friendly event invites the community to bring their well-behaved furry friends downtown for a fun evening filled with music, activities, and small business charm.
Road Closures Begin Friday, May 16:
- Road Closures Begin at 2 P.M.
- Downtown Plaza (Main Street from W. Market Street to Division Street)
- Division Street from Rt. 50 to Circle Avenue
Parking is free in Downtown Salisbury on nights and weekends with free 2 hour on street parking — just plan ahead and avoid closed areas.
From 5 to 8 P.M., the Downtown Plaza and Unity Square will be filled with live entertainment, local vendors, and family-friendly activities. Bryan Scar will be performing live on the Plaza, while Sympaticocious will bring their energy to the Unity Square stage. Visitors can enjoy a special pet training demonstration by K9 Heeling from 6:15 to 6:45 P.M. in Unity Square, as well as a free pet portrait station from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M., perfect for capturing a memory with your four-legged friend. Kids can also get creative with an animal-themed craft hosted by volunteers from Salisbury University’s Kappa Delta Pi honor society.
3rd Friday is more than an event—it’s a chance to experience the heart of Salisbury. Attendees are encouraged to explore local art, discover unique finds from vendors, and support the small businesses that help our community thrive. This month’s 3rd Friday is made possible in part by the support of WMDT, proud media sponsor of the 2025 season of 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury.
For more information, visit 3rdFridaySBY.com and follow 3rd Friday on Facebook for the latest updates.
About ABCD
The Arts, Business and Culture Department is responsible for fostering Salisbury’s thriving economic climate through supporting business, expanding economic opportunity, promoting artistic expression, hosting unique experiences, and maintaining regional attractions such as the Salisbury Zoo and Poplar Hill Mansion. By producing signature events, facilitating business incentives, and collaborating with stakeholders, this department strives to make Salisbury a place where arts, business, and culture intersect and flourish. https://salisbury.md/departments/arts-business-culture
About the City of Salisbury, Maryland
Founded in 1732, Salisbury is the county seat of Wicomico County, a place where John Smith touched land in 1608 during his exploration of the Chesapeake Bay, bringing him in contact with the Wighcocomoco or Wicomico, the Nause, the Kusk’arawack, and the Nantaquack or Nanticoke tribes who had lived in the region for several millennia. Situated on Maryland’s historic Eastern Shore at the crossroads of the Delmarva Peninsula, Salisbury is now one of the region’s largest cities, and serves as the capital of the Eastern Shore, a rural area defined by its agricultural and maritime traditions, landscapes, and industries.
The Chesapeake Bay is central to this distinctive identity. Though a relatively small city, Salisbury is the geographic and economic hub of one of the nation’s fastest-growing Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The City of Salisbury is working to build its reputation as an arts and culture destination and is aligning its downtown development and revitalization efforts with the arts. Salisbury believes hosting the Maryland Folk Festival is the perfect catalyst to further a cultural renaissance and urban renewal. https://salisbury.md/
