The Taste of Syracuse began this afternoon and despite the rain, the streets were busy with people. With over 60 vendors serving $2 samples of their best dishes, and live music, the festival has become very popular over the last few years. 

The festival goes until 10 p.m. on Friday, and is open from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday.

People walk through Clinton square during in the first few hours of Taste of Syracuse. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)

The beef on weck burger from Ale-n-Angus. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)

A sample of the blue raspberry lemonade from Witches Brew. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)

Candelaria Romero prepares homemade tortillas to be made into birria tacos. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)

Smoke pours from the Congo Box as they prepare chicken over an open fire. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)

A donut from Glazed and Confused. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)

A savory bun from Sin Bun (left) and visitors purchase drinks from Witches Brew (right). (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)

Chef Christos of the Congo Box prepares chicken to go onto the open fire. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)

The beef on weck burger from Ale-n-Angus. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)

Tacos from BirriaQuesa Tacos. (Emily Kenny/Spectrum News 1)