Chinese Food Festival makes its debut in Washington Square Park

Chinese Food Festival makes its debut in Washington Square Park
The vendors cooked up a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes to whet everyone's appetite.
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Saturday, June 24, 2023

GREENWICH VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) -- It is the start of what promises to become a New York City tradition - the 'Dragon Fest' Chinese Food Festival made its debut on Saturday in Washington Square Park.

The vendors cooked up a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes to whet everyone's appetite.

The festival also offered a taste of the Chinese culture.

The Dragon Fest will have three more dates at different locations beginning the last week in August.

- August 26th, 2023: Broadway between 12th and 13th Streets

- August 27th, 2023: 4th Ave between 12th and 13th Streets
- September 17, 2023: 6th Ave between 29th and 30th Streets

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