It might’ve been a crush however now Charm City Live attendees may have loads of area to unfold out when the music pageant takes place on the finish of the month.
But what is going to that imply for Orioles followers?
Instead of being held at War Memorial Plaza, this yr’s music pageant is taking up the Inner Harbor, relocating to “the heart of Baltimore, at the intersection of Market Place and East Pratt Street in the Inner Harbor, to offer guests an unforgettable live musical experience,” metropolis officers mentioned Wednesday in a information launch.
The free, one-day music pageant might be held Saturday, Aug. 26, from midday to eight p.m., ending simply after the Orioles settle right into a 7:05 p.m. begin towards the Colorado Rockies at Camden Yards. It’s additionally Félix Bautista Bobblehead night time, a part of a preferred promotional giveaway that goes to the primary 20,000 followers 15 and older and attracts crowds.
The relocation of the pageant would require the momentary closure of a number of downtown streets. Residents can anticipate Pratt Street to be closed between Gay and President streets as preparations are being made upfront of the pageant, together with Friday, when the Orioles open the three-game collection towards the Rockies.
Then at 3 a.m. Aug. 26, the Pratt Street closure might be prolonged from President to Light Street and can stay that manner till 9 p.m. All eastbound site visitors might be redirected to East Baltimore Street and westbound site visitors will use East Lombard Street. During this time, entry to the hall from intersecting streets can even be restricted.
The closure between Gay and President streets will proceed till midday Aug. 27.
“This new location is the perfect place for us to highlight our uniqueness, our small businesses, and all our city has to offer,” Mayor Brandon Scott mentioned within the information launch.
Charm City Live, now in its second yr, additionally introduced an expanded lineup with R&B singer Donell Jones and MC Lyte becoming a member of the beforehand introduced headliner, Grammy-winning artist H.E.R.
The pageant can even characteristic a child zone, meals from native eateries, neighborhood assets and extra. The metropolis is partnering with Port Discovery and the National Aquarium. Admission to the National Aquarium might be free from 2 p.m. to five p.m. through the occasion.
Food, retail and artwork distributors can take part in Charm City Live by submitting an software by Aug. 11.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com