Ya got your huge, eclectic crowds. Stage happenings audible throughout the block-wide party area. Random Made in China wares for sale at many-a-booth, some, smartly, with their tags cut out. Huge lines for food. Beer, albeit pricey. All the makings of a decent street fest.
What made Yiasou step over the line to Awesomefestville for moi: really, really good food, starting with the Baklava sundae and moving on down the line to Spanikopita better than any I've made (plus WOW those pastries held heat, 20 minutes after I buy the thing it's still trying to char my tongue). Slugging back multiple Mythos, a-leaning against a hallowed church stoop was hilarious and surprisingly comfy. Old school signage made me get out my camera early-on in the evening.
Parking can be rough. Totally worth the hassle. We'll be back!