Escondido Street Festival draws record post-COVID crowd

Escondido Street Festival draws record post-COVID crowd

ESCONDIDO (KGTV) Thousands of people filled Grand Avenue in Escondido for the city's annual Street Festival, with organizers estimating attendance could reach 20,000 the biggest turnout since before the COVID-19 pandemic.The festival, an annual tradition in the city for more than 30 years, transformed Grand Avenue into a stretch of street food, local vendors, and live entertainment.Last year's event drew 16,000 attendees. Organizers say this yea…