Overview
- The festival opened on Friday for Juneteenth with thousands attending and organizers expect much larger crowds for Saturday and Sunday.
- AFRAM 50 runs June 19–21 and features a packed lineup that includes Mario on Friday, Normani and Chloe Bailey on Saturday, and Dru Hill, Tamia and Charlie Wilson on Sunday.
- Baltimore DOT scheduled multiple road closures through noon on Monday, June 22, and organizers set first-come parking at Mansion House Lawn and Chinese Grove with ADA parking at the East Drive lot.
- Transit agencies are operating free shuttles from near Mondawmin Mall, the Charm City Circulator Purple Route has been extended to the park, and a rideshare drop-off is at 3001 East Drive to reduce car congestion.
- Local vendors reported strong business on opening day, performances are being livestreamed, and the weekend forecast calls for mainly sunny weather Saturday with a chance of late showers Sunday.