Community enjoys Food Truck Friday at Washington Square Park
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Food Truck Friday was held at Washington Square Park on Friday, kicking off a new summer series for the community to enjoy.
Community members are invited to gather at the park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Friday until August 22.
Live music, lawn games, activities, and of course, food trucks will be available each week.
Music for the event is curated by the Local Sound Collaborative, featuring live music from Rochester area artists across multiple genres, including R&B, jazz, rock and roll, pop, and folk.
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The event was made possible through the Community Placemaking Grant from Project of Public Spaces through funding provided by General Motors.
A full calendar and additional information on Food Truck Fridays can be found here.
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