Parking is a pain down there, so I'd probably have to take the bus, and then getting back to my car on the bus would be surrounded by drunk people. There would be a lot of potentially annoying drunk people, mostly gay men tho, so I wouldn't be their type. My friend would probably be more interestred in other things or people than just me, and I h ave a hard time in social situations if I don't have a constant companion. But my friend also hasn't had a decent birthday for years and, for him, having a lot of people come would make him really happy. I can also hang out with him earlier in the day, for lunch, instead of going to the bar.

Seems more cons than pros, but him having a good bday is a really big pro for me.