diff --git a/frigate/api/event.py b/frigate/api/event.py
index 1ef6b5b75..820d86b07 100644
--- a/frigate/api/event.py
+++ b/frigate/api/event.py
@@ -963,7 +963,7 @@ def regenerate_description(request: Request, event_id: str):
             {
                 "success": True,
                 "message": "Event "
-                + id
+                + event_id
                 + " description regeneration has been requested.",
             },
             status_code=200,