Aberdeen Parks & Rec Baseball Parade Is Saturday

Drivers beware: the mascots from local businesses, Harford Community College and the Aberdeen IronBirds will be taking over three city streets Saturday.

Don't worry, they'll have company. The costumed friends will be marching along with the Aberdeen High School band and local ballplayers as the Aberdeen Parks & Recreation Baseball program kicks off opening day with its annual parade.

The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bakerfield Elementary School. Participants will march to West Bel Air Avenue, turning right and marching to Paradise Road, where they'll head north toward Aberdeen High School.

Residents are urged to line the parade route to cheer on the young ballplayers.

Upon reaching the Eagles' athletic facilities, opening day ceremonies will begin.

Mayor Michael Bennett is scheduled to throw out the first pitch.