Italian & Mexican Street Food @ Taste of Melrose Park

🍕43rd Annual Taste of Melrose Park

🍕🍝🌮🎶 43rd Annual Taste of Melrose Park🍕🍝🌮🎶
📍 Melrose Park Village Complex, 25th Ave & Lake St, Melrose Park, IL
🗓️ Sunday, August 31, 2025
🕒 We’ll be on the grounds of the Winston Plaza stage from 6:30 PM through the evening, but feel free to arrive anytime!

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### 🌿 What to Expect & Where We'll Be

We'll claim a spot at the main stage of the venue, near the sound booth.

We will then walk around the food area and buy dishes from all the great vendors. Many of the vendors are families that bring their own family recipes to the festival. There are over 50 different food options (i.e. arancini, panzerotti, baked clams, ceviche), all of which are $5 or less!

🔗 Food vendors: **https://www.melrosepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TasteFoodVenueNew7_27_25.pdf**

🧺 Look for chairs, blankets, and a welcoming group—you can’t miss us!

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### 🧺 What to Bring (if you’re comfortable helping out!)

• Blankets, or a portable table (super helpful!)
  (If you’re driving or live nearby, please consider bringing extra items!)

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### 🎶 Full Schedule Highlights

🎤 Winston Plaza (Main Stage)
5:15-6:45 p.m. – Are You Ready for It? A Taylor Experience
7:15-9:30 p.m. – Chicago Piano Man Band
9:30-10:00 p.m. - Fireworks

🎤 Peroni Garden
4-5:30 p.m. – Jersey Girls
6:15-9:15 p.m. – R-Gang

🎤 Sabor de Mexico

Various Hispanic/Mexican acts TBD

🔗 More information: https://www.melrosepark.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TasteEntertainmentNew_7_23_25.pdf

### 🚇 Getting There

• CTA/Pace: Take the CTA Green Line to Harlem/Lake, walk one block north, and then take the #313 St. Charles Road westbound bus to 25th Ave/Lake St. Arrival time is 6:12 PM. The #313 eastbound bus leaves at 7:03 PM and 8:03 PM.
• Metra: The Melrose Park Metra station is a 0.6 mile walk to the festival site. There is a 9:22 PM inbound train to Ogilvie.
• Driving: 25th Ave is closed to traffic for the festival between Lake St & Division St. Street parking is available in the area, but expect a walk from your car to the meetup site.

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### ❄Grounds Rules & Tips

• No knives or corkscrews allowed
• No outside alcohol (officially), but… be discreet if you try
• Dress for the weather – bring layers or sunscreen
• If it gets too hot/sunny, step into the shady pavilions or grab a cold drink inside the park

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### 📵 RSVP & No-Show Policy

• 3 no-shows without updated RSVP = 3-month freeze from attending
• Text/call the host if running late
• Be sure to check in with the host when you arrive