FOSTER CITY, California — June 29, 2023 — The City of Foster City, in partnership with the Foster City Lions Club and the Bair Island Cyber Lions Club, today announced that this year’s highly anticipated Fourth of July celebration will include an exciting lineup of food trucks, offering a delightful culinary experience for attendees of all ages.
Foster City’s Fourth of July celebration has been a beloved tradition, drawing more than 20,000 residents and visitors each year to commemorate the nation’s independence. Set to take place at Leo J. Ryan Park, the event will showcase a diverse selection of gourmet food options.
Food enthusiasts will have the opportunity to indulge in a wide variety of cuisines, ranging from classic American fare to international flavors. The participating food trucks have been carefully selected to cater to different palates and dietary needs. From grilled meats to scrumptious vegetarian and vegan dishes as well as desserts, there will be something to please every festival-goer, including these local food truck favorites:
- Camila’s Tacos – tacos, burritos & quesadillas
- Curry Up Now – Indian street food
- Curveball – burgers, sliders & fries
- Dominic’s Food Truck – local family-owned truck with restaurant-quality food
- El Fuego – authentic Mexican cuisine
- Jolly’s Old Fashioned – Teas Cream
- Kona Ice Truck – a one-of-a-kind gourmet shaved ice experience
- Los Kuyas – longanisa, sisig & adobo rice bowls
- Marley’s Treats – ube, desserts & more
- MeSoHungry Too – burgers, sliders & fries
- Mozzeria – wood-fired Neapolitan pizza
- Respectable Bird – chicken sandwich, tenders & waffle fries, churros
- Satay by the Bay San Francisco – authentic Singaporean food
- The Waffle Roost – chicken & waffles
Joining the lineup on the lawn and parking lot are select food & retail vendors and community organizations:
- Acai do amazonas – acai, fruit, granola & honey dish
- Classic Amusements Food – funnel cakes, fries, hot dogs & cotton candy
- Kettle Corn – popcorn, ice cream & lemonade
- Nina’s Cafe – empanadas
- Keystone Leos Club (high school students) – popcorn, snow cones & spam musubi
- San Mateo Pickleball – nachos, microgreen sandwiches & otai drinks
- Wolverines Rugby club – pork sliders & bbq chicken
- American Youth Soccer Org – info on team trip to sister city Inagi, Japan
- Sari Sari – pop-up shop with variety of gifts & toys for all ages
- Succulent by Daisy – cacti for sales
- Animal Cove Hospital
- 2Gs in a Pod – handmade crochet boutique
- Foster City American Youth Soccer organization
- Movement for a Sustainable Foster City
“We are thrilled to help provide such a diverse mix of vendors into this year’s lineup of events,” said Jim Traceski, the committee chair. “Not only does it give us the opportunity to highlight the incredible diversity and talent of our local food industry, the convenience of food trucks and tents complements the open air enjoyment of the festivities.”
In addition to the delectable food offerings, the Fourth of July celebration in Foster City will feature a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Foster City Rotary Club, a fire truck procession, a dog parade, live music performances, carnival rides, and face painting for kids. The event will culminate in a spectacular fireworks show starting at 9:30 p.m.
Foster City’s Fourth of July celebration is a smoke-free event. Attendees are encouraged to be mindful of cleaning up after the show by using the trash and recycling receptacles. For more information about the event schedule, please visit https://www.fostercity.org/July4th
About Lions International
Lions Clubs are an association of non-religious and non-political service clubs currently serving over 200 countries around the world with over 1 million members living our motto “We Serve”.
About Foster City Lions Club
The Foster City Lions Club has served the community for over 50 years, fundraising to benefit the community, supporting local schools, scouts, and non-profits as well as awarding scholarships to Foster City students. For more information, please visit https://fostercitylionsclub.org
About Bair Island Cyber Lions Club
The Bair Island Cyber Lions Club is the 2nd Cyber Lions Club in District 4-C4 supporting both general community service projects and those of Lions Club International. For more information, please visit https://fb.com/BairIslandCyberLC
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