Organizers call it a kickoff to summer. The Taste of Omaha festival has been taking over Omaha's Riverfront for more than 20 years. The showcase of food and entertainment is planned for the last week in May, but for the first time in decades, it needs a new home."Because of the riverfront redevelopment, we have to find another place to hold it," said festival director, Mike Mancuso. With construction scheduled along the riverfront for the next several years, Mancuso said plans are in motion to temporarily move the festival to Elmwood Park near 67th and Pacific streets. "Why not the biggest city park in the area? Beautiful, historic pavilion that was built in 1909 to showcase this event. Great food. Great entertainment," Mancuso said. The proposal has sparked questions from people who live in the area. Some aren't sure they have an appetite for the festival."A lot of people have concerns about the intensity of the event, the parking control, security congestion, noise after 10 o'clock," said Jim McGee, who lives nearby. Aksarben Elmwood Park Neighborhood Association president Jen Bauer has heard from plenty of people. "You know, a lot of people think it's a little small for an event of this size," Bauer said, "Some people think that it's a good showcase for Elmwood Park. The event organizer has assured us he has security. That they will re-mediate the park after the event." Mancuso said they have mapped out a plan. He said music typically stops around 10 p.m., and organizers are coordinating with the University of Nebraska Omaha to offer free parking and shuttle service. "We want to appease all the concerns, and so we're listening," Mancuso said. With plans for security, parking and more, McGee said he can get behind the event, so long as Elmwood Park is a temporary solution."Provided that those things are accounted for, I'm happy to support it," he said, "This is a very historic park, and we don't want it to become a permanent entertainment venue for anybody." The Omaha City Council will have to approve the liquor license for the event. The city can grant the park permits. Members of the Aksarben Elmwood Park and Dundee Memorial Park neighborhoods will meet with event organizers later this week.