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Food Truck Fest Deemed a Success

The second annual event drew more than 600 people to Brummel Park.

drew more than 600 people to in Brummel Park last week, the city reported.

People waited in lines 40 deep, according to the city, to sample the five participating food trucks: Hummingbird Kitchen, Sweet Ride Chi, 5411 Empanadas, Tamale Spaceship and Taquero Fusion.

The event was held along with the city's free Starlight Concert Series, a lineup of live music in parks around Evanston on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Aug. 21. A complete schedule of acts and locations can be found on the city website.

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In a press released, 8th Ward Alderman Ann Rainey said, “The Brummel Park Annual Food Truck Fest and Concert is one of those events that invites everyone, and where all have a wonderful time!”

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