Baltimore City closing out summer with first Charm City Live Festival – WBAL TV Baltimore

Baltimore City is closing out the summer season with the first Charm City Live Festival.There will be music, food and fun at Baltimore’s War Memorial Plaza this weekend. Some artists to take the stage include Jon B., Kelly Price, Stokley Williams and Rebecca Black.Several garages and parking lots onsite will be available and designated for the event. Some downtown roads will start to close at 6 a.m. Saturday and remain closed until midnight. City transportation officials said residents can expect road closures at Gay, Baltimore, Saratoga, Lexington and Fayette streets. Detours may be subject to change.Westbound East Fayette Street detour No. 1Turn right onto the northbound Fallsway to the second traffic signal. Then, turn left onto East Pleasant Street, turn a left turn onto Guilford Avenue, proceed south toward East Fayette Street, then turn right.Westbound E. Fayette Street detour No. 2Turn left turn onto South President Street. At the second traffic signal, turn right onto East Lombard Street and travel west for about five blocks. Then, turn right onto North Calvert Street and proceed north toward East Fayette Street, then turn left.Southbound South President Street detour Follow President Street south, turn right onto East Lombard Street, proceed west for about five blocks toward Calvert Street, then turn right onto North Calvert Street. Follow North Calvert Street toward East Fayette Street, then turn left.Northbound North Gay Street detour Turn right at Baltimore Street, proceed east on Baltimore Street to the first set of traffic signals, then turn left onto President Street. Take a slight right turn onto the northbound Fallsway it to the first traffic signal. Then, turn right back to Gay Street.Eastbound East Lexington Street detour Turn right onto Guilford Avenue, proceed south for about two blocks toward Baltimore Street. Then, turn left and follow Baltimore Street for three blocks. Turn left onto President Street.Southbound Holliday Street detour Turn right at Saratoga Street, then turn left onto Guilford Avenue. Follow Guilford Avenue toward Baltimore Street, then turn left.Transportation officials warn residents and visitors to watch for changing traffic patterns and to use alternate routes to avoid possible delays.