A much bigger crowd than expected turned out for the debut of the First Thursday street fair in San Francisco.
A new monthly event known as Downtown First Thursdays in San Francisco kicked off on Thursday night. It was a giant block party to bring people to the downtown area and improve business. Organizers had hoped for 10,000 people and said the turnout far exceeded expectations. An estimated 20,000 people strolled through the gathering.
It's really fun just to see the community,"Spin, a nearby pingpong social club, offered free matches with its staff members. Winners received swag, a way to generate business.Hybrid workers said spring is in the air and that this giant block party is a way to celebrate the end of their work week in the office. "I'm glad they're doing it on a Thursday and not Friday.
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