Tonight was the annual Taste of Irving. This multicultural potluck has been an Irving tradition since before Kelsey went to kindergarten. I've been on the planning committee off and on over the years, but this was the first year that I was in charge.
We had planned an outdoor, block party-style event, but the weather refused to cooperate. We switched gears at the 11th hour and pulled the party inside. The food was as diverse as those who attended: there was everything from Moroccan meatballs to Italian beef to fajitas to savory appetizers from India.
Irving parent Norman Kerr and his band, Ifficial Reggae Movement, provided entertainment, to the delight of all.
This event is exactly why I love Oak Park. We all came together and acknowledged our differences, yet celebrated our common ground. It's a great way to acknowledge that together, we're stronger and better.
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