First Fridays food truck gathering 2024 edition

Any Montrealer who calls themselves a foodie will tell you that the first First Fridays event marks the unofficial-official start to the summer. That’s right, the greatest food truck gathering in Canada is back this year at the Olympic Park Esplanade! This year, Quai de l'Horloge in the Old Port share the hosting duties of this highly anticipated food truck event!

With free admission, enjoy an evening filled with delicious food from various food trucks and restaurant stalls with a fun-filled itinerary for the entire family.

This year’s event venues will feature different thematic and corresponding cuisine. This summer, travel the world without leaving the city and experience the delicious foods and culture of these destinations:

• Southwest Asia, June 7-8-9 at the Olympic Stadium
• Mediterranean, July 5-6-7 at the Olympic Stadium
• Latin America, August 2-3-4 at the Old Port of Montréal, on the Quai de l'Horloge.

Don’t forget to check out the “Rue Culturelle”! This year’s programming will take visitors through different traditions of the local cultures that make up Montreal's rich diversity. Expect music, dance and of course, food.

2024’s edition of First Fridays will see over 40 participating restaurants and food vendors!

Here's an overview of the culinary program for the Mediterranean edition, July 5-7: Le Canard Échevelé / Le Café Strega / Maquis Yasolo / La Confrérie / La Cabane à Chichis / Le Churros. ca / Merci Tâta / Di Lallo Burger / Hot dog du monde / Bistro l'Arepa / Smoking BBQ / Yumi Burger / L2 Bubble tea / Churros & Churros / Kwizinn / Grillades Argentines / Mango Tropical / Teddy / Frisquet / Patate- Twist / Kung Fu Tea / Boom J's Cuisine / Paella Marisol / El Molcajete / Kroffles / Mignon / Tostadito / Poutine Los Gringos / l'Atelier Duo de Chef / Chez Boris Barbecue / Genki, and much more. Restaurant owners on Rue Culturelles include Portugalix / Mr. Méchoui / Boustan / Vincent Sous-Marins / Roazhon / Mazzeh / Morso Pizzeria / Alice & Theo / YAM. In addition, you'll be able to enjoy the premiere of new First Fridays participants: Mi Barrio / Point Bar Lounge / Icy Cream.

Other restaurateurs will soon be revealed for the August edition. Stay tuned!

For more details, visit the event's Facebook (@1ersVendredisMtl), TikTok (@lespremiersvendredis) and Instagram (@lespremiersvendredis) pages.