Baltimore Enacts Road Closures, Parking Limits for AFRAM Festival

The 2025 AFRAM Festival in Baltimore, held June 20-21 at Druid Hill Park, will bring significant road closures, parking restrictions, and transportation changes to accommodate the large crowds and ensure safety. Roads including Wyman Park Drive and Beechwood Drive will close starting June 20 at 10 a.m. through approximately noon on June 23, with local access maintained to key facilities such as the Boy Scouts of America and Maryland Zoo. Limited on-site parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, including ADA-accessible spots at the East Drive lot, while attendees are encouraged to use public transit or rideshare services due to parking scarcity. Free shuttle services operated by Maryland Department of Transportation, Maryland Transit Administration, and Charm City Circulator will run two routes between Mondawmin Mall and the festival, with multiple bus and Light RailLink connections facilitating access. Scooter parking will be provided near tennis courts, but scooters are not allowed inside the festival grounds. In a separate development, Three Rivers District Council has proposed new parking restrictions near Parmiter’s School in High Elms Lane, Garston, to improve road safety, with public comments accepted until July 4.