The Gilroy Garlic Festival kicks off on Friday and runs until Sunday at the Hecker Pass Outdoor Events Center in Gilroy.

Founded in 1979, the garlicky festival has been a staple in California culinary culture, helping to showcase and celebrate the beloved cooking ingredient.

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A student at the Craig Newmark School of Journalism, Lloyd is passionate about arts, culture and stories from Black communities. He hopes to grow as both a reporter and photojournalist this summer.