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MONCUS PARK TO HOST “FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS” SERIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MONCUS PARK TO HOST “FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS” SERIES

Lafayette, LA, January 31, 2022 —

Moncus Park is thrilled to announce the release of a weekly food vendor series, Food Truck Fridays. The series begins Friday, February 4, 2022, and will occur weekly from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Festival Lawn located near the parking lot. The new series aims to highlight the food truck industry while providing park guests the opportunity to support local entrepreneurs.

“Food Truck Fridays opens the door to establish an ongoing relationship with entrepreneurs and our community within the park,” says Corey Frank, Moncus Park spokesperson. “Promoting unity right here in the heart of Acadiana is part of our mission at Moncus Park and we’re excited to provide this experience for Lafayette.”

February’s vendors will highlight local Black entrepreneurs in honor of Black History Month. Vendor participants will be as follows:

Cravin’ Boudin, February 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Nina Creole, February 11, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

AwwShucks, February 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

C’est Bon Manger, February 25, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Stay up to date with the latest schedule and new additions at www.moncuspark.org/events. Food truck vendors interested in participating in Food Truck Fridays must apply for a permit at moncuspark.org/events or by emailing events@moncuspark.org.

Moncus Park is a donor and member funded nonprofit that opened to the public on January 1, 2022.  The park’s “Opening Season” will include a variety of events and programs for the Acadiana community in the coming months. The schedule can be viewed on the Moncus Park website at www.moncuspark.org/events. Check back frequently for updates.

Stay up to date on the latest details by signing up for the Park’s newsletter at www.moncuspark.org/newsletter and by following Moncus Park on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @moncuspark.

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Moncus Park, Lafayette Central Park, Inc., is the independent, non-profit tasked with building and operating Acadiana’s newest park on the former “UL Horse Farm” property. For more information, please contact Mary Allie Hebert at mhebert@moncuspark.org.