Big Band Dance Food Truck Lineup

How does a plate of savory crepes, a cold Italian ice treat and a free rhumba lesson sound?

That’s just one of the food and dance lesson choices you have this summer as the annual Big Band Dances at Centennial Park get underway on June 4, 2022.

We know it’s been a couple of years since the Big Band Dances have been held on their long-time home Centennial Park event shelter dance floor, so here’s a little reminder of the details. The evening starts with a free lesson provided by Dynamic Ballroom and Performing Arts at 7 p.m. with the night’s featured big band taking the stage at 7:30.

We’ve already posted a complete schedule of the bands and various dance steps that will be taught each evening, but we thought that some of you might want to consider the culinary offerings as you plan your summer dance schedule. So here we go:

• June 4: Gypsy Crepe Company, Spread ‘Em (Peanut butter sandwiches and beyond) and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• June 11: Changnoi Thai (Tai-Lao Fusion) and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• June 18: Chivanada (Colombian food), Spread ‘Em and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• June 25: Smokin’ Buttz (BBQ), It’z a Philly Thing (Cheese Steaks) and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• July 9: Spread ‘Em, Chivanada and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• July 16: Gypsy Crepe Company, I’z a Philly Thing, Love Fest Lemonade and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• July 23: Spread ‘Em, Delicias Colombianas, Love Fest Lemonade and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• July 30: Hoss’ Loaded Burgers, Gypsy Crepe Company, Love Fest Lemonade and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• August 6: Hoss’ Loaded Burgers, Gypsy Crepe Company, Love Fest Lemonade and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• August 13: Spread ‘Em, Love Fest Lemonade and Fratello’s Italian Ice.
• August 20: It’z a Philly Thing, Gypsy Crepe Company, Love Fest Lemonade and Fratello’s Italian Ice.

You see, just like the dances range from American to Latin to European, the food this summer will take you on a journey around the world. And, as usual, Creative Parks Nashville will be on hand to set you up with a cold bottle of water for a small donation, which goes to support art and events like the Big Band Dance series in our parks.