There is a tram stop at the station "Gare".
You can get the tram from there, direct to Antares - and the trams will be fairly empty as you will be traveling against the flow.
Much easier than driving into town - just meet your friend(s) at Antares station??
Or get on the tram, meet your friend at Gare and walk to the drivers parade - 2 or 3 tram stops down.
Was just about to suggest this. Having done it a few times, the last thing I would want to do is drive into the centre of town on the friday.
Tram seems a sensible idea