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CBS News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
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
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
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
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
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
20-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Summer-like weather, humidity expected during AFRAM in Baltimore
Summer-like weather and humidity are expected in Baltimore during the AFRAM Festival. The free event, which celebrates African American culture and art, will run from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22. The weekend will stay dry, but attendees are urged to take precautions as temperatures rise in the Baltimore region. Weather for AFRAM weekend Saturday will have more comfortable weather conditions, with highs expected to reach the low to mid-90s, according to WJZ's First Alert Weather Team. Humidity will begin to surge on Saturday evening, and the muggy conditions can make it seem hotter than it is. On Sunday, the high temperatures combined with the elevated humidity could send the heat index to nearly 100 degrees by the afternoon. Temperatures will continue to rise into the upper 90s by Monday. Tips for staying cool during AFRAM weekend AFRAM attendees will need to plan for the summer-like weather this weekend. This could include preparing a lightweight outfit and making sure cold water is readily available. The Maryland Department of Health recommends taking the following actions during extreme heat: Drink plenty of water Avoid alcohol, caffeine and overly sweetened drinks Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light colored clothing Avoid direct sunlight and stay in the shade when possible Take breaks from the heat if you are able As attendees enjoy the food and music, they should also look out for signs of heat-related illnesses, like muscle pain, headaches, vomiting, nausea and disorientation. During the AFRAM Festival, a medical team will be located to the left of the stage on the soccer field in Druid Hill Park in the City Services Command Center. Medical personnel will also be roaming the park to assist with any emergencies. Emergencies should also be reported to 911.
