Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to announce line up for the 2013 African American Festival

BALTIMORE - June 1, 2013 - PRLog -- On Monday June 3, 2013, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will join event producer, Shelonda Stokes, President and CEO of greiBO Entertainment with Radio One for a press announcement and sponsor  reception for the 2013 African American Festival. The event will be held at Baltimore City Hall beginning promptly at 11:00 a.m. Join us for the announcement of the City of Baltimore’s most awaited cultural event, along with additional surprises.

During the press conference, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will announce the musical artists’ line-up, programing schedules, festival experiences, and all of the fun family oriented activities that will showcase at M & T Bank Stadium on Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 7, 2013, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. You don’t want to miss details of the city wide scavenger hunt. Participants will have the opportunity to win backstage passes and access to an exclusive VIP cabana.

In addition to the exciting festival entertainment, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will also announce new sponsor experiences. With all of the new experiences, you can’t forget about the traditional things we love about the Festival like the amazing artwork, beautiful fashions, and different cuisines. We look forward to seeing you July 6 & 7 at the 2013 African American Festival.  For more information about the African American Festival, visit us online www.AfricanAmericanFestival.net. Follow us on twitter www.twitter.com/BmoreAFF  or Facebook www.facebook.com/BmoreAFF.  

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About the African American Festival

Hailed as the largest free celebration of African America life, music, and culture the African American Festival hosts more than 150 Sponsors and Exhibitors, has brought out over 540,000 attendees, and provides attendees with a culmination of art, education, family-fun and culture. At this year’s festival held on July 6 & 7 event-goers can look forward to the festival’s traditional style of an amazing performance stage, art showcases, and family fun activities.

The 2013 African American Festival will entertain, as well as take the crowd into a world of art, community, health and wellness, fashion, career counseling and much more. Baltimore has a rich history of contributions by the African American community and this year’s festival will continue to honor those ‘acts of serve’ both past and present. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to be part of the excitement the African American Festival has to offer.