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4 hours ago
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R&B icon Patti LaBelle steals the show on the final day of Baltimore's AFRAM
R&B icon Patti LaBelle, known as the "Godmother of Soul," brought the energy to Baltimore's AFRAM Festival as the headliner on Sunday. Fans from near and far came out to Druid Hill Park on the festival's second day to watch the 81-year-old turn back time. Visitors told WJZ they arrived early to find a good seat and enjoy the show. LaBelle sang a medley of her top songs, including "Lady Marmalade." She spoke with WJZ's Denise Koch just before taking the stage, sharing she was excited to be back in Baltimore. "I want to see her get up there and kick her shoes off. I want to see Patti," Baltimore County resident Bruce Brown said. "[Her music] It made you want to think differently. It made you want to do something different. It made you want to live differently, so salutes to Patti." WJZ is the proud media sponsor of the event and live-streamed performances on CBS News Baltimore. AFRAM and the weather heat up in Baltimore AFRAM 2025 is in the books, and the only thing hotter than the weather was the acts on stage. Sunday included Teedra Moses, Silk, Amerie, Jonathan Gilmore Project, and Jonathan Nelson, with LaBelle closing out the show. The heat was not stopping anyone at Druid Hill Park from having a good time. Everyone was there to celebrate, listen to great music, and just be together. "It's not as hot as I thought it was going to be, but it's the little breeze that comes by every now and then," said Sheila Friend-McGlohn, who attended AFRAM. "Got an icy [to] cool off. That's a refreshing drink." Umbrellas, fans, tents, and a lot of cold water were helping thousands deal with the summer heat at AFRAM Sunday evening. "We found this tree, and every time we come, we get a tree," Brown said. "My wife brings her fan out. We bring our little containers that keep our ice cool, and we bring out coolers." Neighbors told WJZ the festival gets more exciting year after year, and they can't wait for what 2026 has in store. "If you're not here this year, make sure you're here next year. It gets better and better and better, and you don't want to miss it," said Baltimore resident Katherine Mullen. What is AFRAM? AFRAM highlights African American culture, music, and art. It's one of the largest Black cultural festivals on the East Coast. "The fellowship, the sense of family, especially this week," Mullen said. Each year, AFRAM is held on Juneteenth weekend. The recently recognized federal holiday on June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. "Juneteenth just came by. We still celebrating, so we just wanted to come down, no matter what the heat is. We still want to come out and celebrate," Friend-McGlohn said. The event, organized by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, is in its 49th year. AFRAM is a family-friendly affair that includes history, education, entertainment, and activities for kids.
CBS News
8 hours ago
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GALLERY: AFRAM Festival brings big-name musicians, cultural flair to Baltimore
Hundreds of thousands of people flocked to Baltimore's Druid Hill Park this weekend for the 49th annual AFRAM Festival. It's one of the largest Black cultural festivals on the East Coast. WJZ is a proud media sponsor of the two-day festival filled with music, food, arts and craft vendors, and more. This year, festivalgoers saw live performances by Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, Silk, JT, and more. Here are some photos from this year's AFRAM Festival. Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore Big-name musical performers like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie, and JT, among others, put on a show this weekend at the 49th annual AFRAM Festival at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. CBS News Baltimore
CBS News
2 days ago
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Parking, transportation and street closures for AFRAM 2025 in Baltimore
The 2025 AFRAM Festival will take place in Baltimore on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, bringing parking restrictions, road closures and a weekend of entertainment. Thousands of people will gather in Druid Hill Park for the weekend to hear from icons like Patti LaBelle, Juvenile, Amerie and more. Along with food, culture and music, the event will also cause some traffic and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know. Parking for AFRAM in Baltimore Parking for AFRAM will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and spaces are limited, according to organizers. Parking lots are located in the following areas of Druid Hill Park: There are a few ADA parking spots in the East Drive parking lot of Druid Hill Park, which is accessible from the Sission Street entrance. Some street parking will be available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Transportation for AFRAM 2025 Due to the limited amount of parking, public transportation or ridesharing is highly recommended, according to event organizers. An Uber, Lyft and MTA Mobility drop-off area will be located at 3001 East Drive. Two shuttle routes will be available to take attendees to the festival. Two shuttles will be available to take AFRAM attendees to and from Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. Baltimore Department of Transportation The first shuttle will start at Mondawmin Mall and stop at: Liberty Heights (MTA Stop ID 6393) Swann Drive (near Beechwood Drive) CCC Purple Route at 27th Street The CCC Purple Route will include the following stops: Wyman Park Drive for overflow pickup at the Steiff Silver Building East Drive for drop off at AFRAM Wyman Park Drive to return attendees to overflow parking MDOT MTA riders can transit to Mondawmin and take a shuttle to the park. The closest MDOT MTA Bus Lines are LocalLinks 22, 26, 29, 79, 82, 85, 91, and CityLinks Navy, Yellow and Lime. Riders can take the Light RailLink to the Cultural Center Station on Howard Street and transfer to the CityLink Lime or Yellow on North Eutaw Street. Scooter parking will be available at the tennis courts in Druid Hill Park, though scooters will not be allowed on festival grounds. Baltimore street closures for AFRAM The AFRAM Festival will also bring street closures in Baltimore, some of which will continue through noon on Monday, June 23, according to the city Department of Transportation. The 2025 AFRAM Festival will bring street closures and parking restrictions to Baltimore. Baltimore Department of Transportation Between Friday, June 20, and Monday, June 23, the following roads will be closed: Wyman Park Drive at Sisson Street Swann Drive at Druid Park Lake Drive Beechwood Drive at Gwynns Falls Parkway (with access to the Maryland Zoo) WJZ is a proud media sponsor of AFRAM.
CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
AFRAM Baltimore 2025 performance lineup and schedule
What can you expect at the 2025 Baltimore AFRAM Festival? What can you expect at the 2025 Baltimore AFRAM Festival? What can you expect at the 2025 Baltimore AFRAM Festival? The AFRAM Festival in Baltimore is a celebration of African American culture, a music experience and a foodie paradise. This year's free festival will take place in Druid Hill Park on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. AFRAM runs from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday featuring nearly 20 artists, including headliners Juvenile and Patti LaBelle. What is AFRAM? AFRAM highlights African American culture, music and art. It's one of the largest Black cultural festivals on the East Coast. Each year, AFRAM is held on Juneteenth weekend. The recently recognized federal holiday on June 19 commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. The event, organized by Baltimore City Recreation and Parks, is in its 49th year. AFRAM is a family-friendly affair that includes history, education, entertainment and activities for kids. Artists lineup for AFRAM 2025 This year, AFRAM has a star-studded lineup of R&B singers, Hip-Hop artists and DJs. On Saturday, June 21, the following performers will take the main stage: VEDO will perform at 5 p.m. Stefflon Don will perform at 6 p.m. Saweetie will perform at 7 p.m. Juvenile & 400 Degreez Band will perform at 8:30 p.m. DJ Loddie Antonio Herring Baltimore Club Music Kenta Vaun DJ Redds, Cool Ant, Chey Parker On Sunday, June 22, the following performers will take the main stage: Jonathan Nelson will perform at 1:45 p.m. Jonathan Gilmore Project will perform at 3:45 p.m. Amerie will perform at 5 p.m. Silk will perform at 6 p.m. Tedra Moses will perform at 7 p.m. Patti LaBelle will perform at 8:15 p.m. DJ Kenny D and Marc Clarke Ty Alexander and Rome DJ Porkchop The festival also includes a Roots & Family Stage, which will feature performances between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. The following artists will perform on the Roots & Family stage:
