Unless you live under a rock in Maryland this week, you will be fully aware that this Saturday is dedicated to the homecoming event of 8 times gold medalist Michael Phelps.

The USA is proud of this amazing Olympian, but his home state is just giddy and can't wait to celebrate.

Saturday will begin in Towson with the Parade of Gold

• Event begins at the intersection of York Road and Burke Avenue in Towson at 3:00 pm
• Parking for the Parade of Gold will be FREEin all public parking garages in the downtown Towson area.
• Parking meters in Towson will be free from 1 - 6 pm
• Towson University will open the garages on Towsontown Blvd. and at the Glen Garage (behind Bill Bateman's) for FREE parking.

 Baltimore City will continue the day of fun with the Star Spangled Salute to Michael Phelps

• Gates to Fort McHenry open at 3:00 pm. 
• Entertainment and Festival begins at 3:00 pm.  The official program begins at 7:oopm



• Billy Bush, from NBC's Access Hollywood and radio's The Billy Bush Show, will host the evening's program. Read the official announcement.
• Public should plan to come early and stay late for a full day of festivities.
• Performances By:
  Chopteeth               3:00 - 3:45 pm                 
  Reverb                    4:15 - 5:00 pm                          
  The Players             5:30 - 6:30 pm                          
• Program Highlights:
  Naval Academy Concert Band performance
  Video highlights from Olympics
  Billy Bush Q&A with Michael Phelps
  Morgan University Choir
  Local bands: Chopteeth, Reverb, and The Players Band
  Fireworks 
• Guest are permitted to bring: small cooler, picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs. Everything will be subject to a search. Wagons, and large coolers on wheels are NOT permitted. 

Tune  in to see how Baltimore, Maryland throws a party.                         

Ellie McIntire

The McIntire Team

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