Downtown Lima Inc.'s August Third Thursday event will bring $5 food and drinks, shopping, live entertainment and activities to downtown Lima starting at 5 p.m. Organizers say the event has become a major boost for downtown businesses, with the Lima RTA trolley available to help visitors travel between locations.

Downtown Lima Inc. will launch this year’s Third Thursdays series on May 21 with expanded events and new $5 promotions. The downtown event will feature food specials, shopping deals, live entertainment, a farmers market and a community cruise-in.