Billy Bush of "Access Hollywood" and Radio's "The Billy Bush Show" to Host Phelps Homecoming Celebration
Naval Academy Concert Band to Perform Special Tribute to Olympic Team
BALTIMORE, MD (September 24, 2008) – Event organizers announced today event details for the Star Spangled Salute to Michael Phelps, where Maryland will welcome home its Olympic Heroes at historic Ft. McHenry in Baltimore. Billy Bush, from NBC Universal Domestic TV Distribution’s “Access Hollywood” and radio’s “The Billy Bush Show,” will host the evening’s program, which will feature a special tribute to Michael Phelps and all Maryland’s Olympic Athletes.
“I am thrilled to take part in honoring the world's greatest Olympian and a great American,” says Bush. “For health reasons, I was initially a little concerned about keeping Michael out of water for too long, but have been assured he can handle it.”
The Naval Academy Concert Band, now in its 155th year, will also be on hand to perform a special tribute to Maryland’s Olympic Heroes.
Entertainment begins at Fort McHenry at 3:00 pm on October 4th with a festival atmosphere and activities for the entire family. A food court will also be open as crowds arrive to spend the day at historic Ft. McHenry. Fort McHenry facilities will also be available for public use, including demonstrations at the Water Battery, living history demonstrations, and historical exhibits.
Live music begins at 3:00 pm, and the official program will begin at 7:00 pm, culminating in a fireworks display at approximately 7:50 pm.
WBAL TV will broadcast the evening’s program live from 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Members of the public are encouraged to seek further parking and travel information, including a link to reserve parking for the day’s festivities, at Baltimore.org/phelps.
The day-long celebration also features a Parade of Gold in Towson, beginning at 3:00 pm. Additional information for the parade can also be found at Baltimore.org/phelps.
