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Hundreds Of Thousands Expected To Attend African-American Festival

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The African-American Festival comes back to M&T Bank Stadium.

It kicked off Saturday with performances by American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino and Patti LaBelle.

The family friendly event features food, the arts and more than 150 booths and attractions.

Hundreds of thousands are expected to attend.

The event, sponsored by the mayor's office, has been a Baltimore staple for 30 years.

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