(La Porte, IN) - There was a record crowd, perhaps, for the annual Taco Fest in downtown La Porte over the weekend.

The city’s Events Coordinator, Brett Binversie, estimated that about 1,500 people turned out Friday night for Taco Fest on Monroe Street, just north of Lincolnway.

“It was a packed house,” he said.

Binversie noted how there were more food trucks from last year and that many of the trucks sold out of food because of the heavy turnout.  He went further, saying that there were also long lines at downtown restaurants participating in the event.

“Fantastic turnout,” said La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody, remarking on it was great to see long lines at downtown restaurants.

“People were just exploding from all over and had a fantastic evening.” 

Taco Fest is part of the city's Friday Night Live series, offering various events and entertainment at the same downtown location once a month during the summer