SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Fridays are for the food trucks.
Food Truck Fridays return at Balboa Park from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. May 31 to Sept. 27, to the park's Plaza de Panama and El Prado walkway.
The end of the week special brings together several food trucks for delicious fare and live entertainment by local performers. Large family game sets are also rolled out at the plaza's "living room" setup.
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Some of Balboa Park's museum and educational institutions set up booths during the events to offer hands-on activities and crafts for kids. Some museums also offer special late-night hours.
Some performers set to appear include the San Diego Youth Symphony Chamber, Mariachi Victoria de San Diego, Bayou Brothers, and Flavor Company Dance.
On the food truck end, a lineup of delicious eats from Beachin' Boba, Dang Brother Pizza, Monster Crafts, Devilisious, and several others will be available.
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Ride-sharing into Balboa Park is recommended. For those driving themselves, cars can be parked in the Inspiration Point lot at the corner of Park Blvd. and President's Way. A free tram will take visitors from there to the park until 8 p.m.
MTS public transportation also runs along Park Blvd. and Sixth Ave. to Balboa Park.
A full list of museum specials, performers, and food trucks is available online here.
