Last night Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey and Kris Allen became the final three contestants in this season’s American Idol, which means that three towns in the US are in a frenzy getting ready to welcome them home for celebrations.
According to their local FOX affiliates, here are their celebration schedules (subject to change):

KRIS ALLEN:
THURSDAY May 7
9:00pm – Kris appears live on FOX16 News at Nine
FRIDAY May 8
11:30am – Kris performs live at Riverfest Amphitheater
3:00pm – Kris performs live at Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall at UCA
5:00pm – Kris Allen parade in downtown Conway
5:30pm – Kris Allen performs live at Simon Park in Conway
DANNY GOKEY:
FRIDAY, MAY 8
7 a.m.
Danny Gokey arrives at the FOX6 Studios (9001 N. Green Bay Rd., Brown Deer) for interviews on FOX6 WakeUp News.
8 a.m.
Danny leaves FOX6 to visit a couple of Milwaukee radio stations.
(10 a.m.
The pastor at Faith Builders International Church has tweeted, “Hello everyone please make plans to come hear Danny Gokey @ Faith Builders @ 10a tomorrow! Cya there”, although this stop is not on the FOX schedule.)
11:15 a.m.
Danny makes a short visit to an AT&T store (9078 N. Green Bay Rd., Brown Deer).
3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Danny visits downtown Milwaukee landmarks.
4:15 p.m.
Main gates at Summerfest open for the Danny Gokey mini-concert at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse.
4:30 p.m.
Danny takes part in a short car parade to Summerfest mini-concert. Parade route: Michigan & Jackson down to Chicago. East on Chicago entering the main gate at Summerfest. The parade and mini-concert will also feature four Green Bay Packers (Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings, Nick Barnett, Ruvell Martin).
5:15 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Mini-concert with Danny Gokey at the Harley-Davidson Roadhouse. Concert will include special guests including FOX6’s Nicole Koglin. IMPORTANT: Everyone who attends Danny’s mini-concert at Summerfest will receive a FREE Summerfest weekday admission ticket AFTER THE CONCERT.
6 p.m.
Danny ‘s motorcade leaves Summerfest for Miller Park. The public is invited to line Wisconsin Ave. as the motorcade heads to the Brewers-Cubs ballgame.
6:30 p.m.
Danny throws out the first pitch and sings the National Anthem before the Brewers-Cubs game.
ADAM LAMBERT:
UPDATE: Thanks so much to my readers in San Diego for this schedule of Adam’s appearances. Apparently he had originally intended to do his hometown celebration in L.A., where he lives now, but at the last minute decided to go to San Diego, where he grew up, so there was a little delay in getting the details together. Here is Adam’s San Diego Hometown Visit schedule.
Thursday, May 7th
Mid Day: Arrives at Lindbergh Field. Greeted by Fox 5 News.
10:00 PM: Arrival featured on Fox 5 evening news
Friday, May 8th
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM – FOX NEWS SAN DIEGO
http://www.fox5sandiego.com/ info about parade and stuff.
http://www.fox5sandiego.com/news/kswb-lamb…0,2315481.story
8:00 – 8:20 AM: In Studio interview 94.1 FM, “The Jeff and Jer Show”
http://jeffandjer.star941sandiego.com/main.html
http://www.star941sandiego.com/main.html
8:45 AM: In Studio interview “AJ’S Playhouse” 93.3 FM streams LIVE online http://www.ajsplayhouse.com
ADDRESS (both shows):
9660 Granite Ridge Drive
San Diego, CA 92123
9:30 AM: Appearance at AT&T store. ADDRESS: 8225 Mira Mesa Blvd.
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Police escorted parade starting at Sundevil Street to to alma malter Mount Carmel High School. Perform (possibly with guest appearance by Tom DeLonge of Blink 182 or Hank Easton of The Heroes)
PARADE: 20 Minutes. Begins at Carmel Mountain Road & Sun Devil Lane and Ends at High School Parking Lot. http://twitter.com/randomsandiego
ADDRESS: 9550 Carmel Mountain Road
3:00PM – San Diego Sea World
5:00 or 6:00PM – US Military, Marine Corps (Military families only)
Looks like these guys will have a long couple of days ahead of them. Can’t wait to find out what songs the judges pick for them – and who’s doing the picking. With four judges and three contestants, someone’s not getting a vote.
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