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Inaugural MPK Night Market at Barnes Park to Rekindle City’s Nightlife

Mari 10 years ago

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 3, 2014) In partnership with the Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce, KCM Agency—the production and marketing team behind the KTOWN Night Market and Kollaboration—is officially bringing Southern California’s night market trend to the city of Monterey Park. The inaugural MPK Night Market will be at Barnes Park on July 25^th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The free-to-enter event will recur on one Friday every subsequent month.

The MPK Night Market will feature fusion food trucks, street food vendors, and various local establishments, as well as visual art exhibitions, shopping, carnival games, musical performances at the Barnes Park Amphitheater, and the city’s first beer and wine garden at a public park. The Monterey Park Farmer’s Market, located next to the site, will also remain open during a portion of the festival, adding yet another food option for attendees. To cap off the night, American Legion Post 397 will host the night market’s official after-party at its bar located next to Barnes Park.

According to Mayor Anthony Wong and Council Member Peter Chan, the city was in dire need of some extra nightlife, making the market—and its beer and wine garden—a welcomed idea during city hearings.

“We’re looking forward to bringing this night market to our city,” Chan said. “The festival will provide exciting activities, entertainment, and food for all the residents to enjoy.”

Chamber Chair Rafael G. Salazar—the city’s primary organizer and representative for the event—also believes that the night market will benefit the city, specifically the economy.

“Ever since we started this project last fall, we’ve been working diligently with KCM Agency to bring an event series that will revive the city of Monterey Park and boost its economy while also bringing attention to the community.”

Local retail businesses are also supportive of the night market, fully aware of the potential benefits it could have on the city. The organizers plan on bringing around 30 unique food vendors to the festival—with popular eateries like Ice Cream Lab, Auntie Merry, Fluff Ice, Tanota Takoyaki, Mighty Boba, GP Bakery, Carb & Nation, and Swirls Potato & Lemonade already announced. The complete vendor list, along with details on the event’s performers and visual artists, will be released by next week.

For more information on the MPK Night Market, please visit our website at www.MPKNightMarket.com or contact us at info@mpknightmarket.com.

Barnes Park is located on 350 S Mcpherrin Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754.