LT. GOVERNOR BROWN TO WELCOME ATTENDEES AT THE 2011 AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL IN BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, Md. (July 1, 2011) – TOMORROW, Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown will greet attendees at the 2011 African American Festival at M&T Bank Stadium. The festival, a celebration of African American life, music and culture, is the largest annual African American cultural event on the East Coast and has attracted over 300,000 visitors to the two-day celebration for more than 30 years. The African American Festival has become one of Baltimore’s most well-attended, premier attractions for citizens and tourists alike. The event includes a variety of world-renowned and local entertainment, arts and crafts exhibits, jewelry, sculptures, ethnic and American cuisine, educational resources, and an interactive children’s area. Governor Martin O’Malley will also attend the festival this weekend.

WHAT: Lt. Governor Brown to Welcome Attendees at 2011 African American Festival

WHERE: M&T Bank Stadium
1101 Russell Street
Baltimore, MD

WHEN: TOMORROW, Saturday, July 2, 2011
1:30 PM