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Enjoy live music, cold beer, and delicious eats from over 30 food trucks. Whether you\u2019re craving cupcakes and country music, poutine and pop, or just looking for a lobster, lawn games and live music, you\u2019ll find it all at our annual food & music festival.<\/p>\n

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\nParking:<\/strong> Free on-street parking is available on both sides of the river. Paid parking is available in the Connecticut Convention Center Garage\u2014park on the fifth floor and exit via the north side for direct access to the Convention Center, Connecticut Science Center, and Mortensen Riverfront Plaza.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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