Nick Fradiani waves to fans during a parade in his hometown of Guilford Friday, May 1, 2015. Fradiani made it to the Top 4 on the reality TV show American Idol and the top 4 contestants get to return home for a little break before proceeding in the rest of the competition. The town organized "Nick Fradiani Day" Friday in recognition of Nick's return to town. Festivities started with a 3 p.m. parade to the Guilford Green followed by 4 p.m. concert on the Guilford Green; Nick's performance included an appearance by his father, Nick Fradiani, Sr., who also is a singer. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
The town of Guilford honored American Idol contestant Nick Fradiani, Jr., with a parade, rally, and concert on the Green on Friday, May 1.
On last night's episode of American Idol, Fradiani and his fans learned he'd made it into the top 4.
The parade to the Guilford Green started at 3 p.m. at Rollwood Park on Stonehouse Lane across from The Henry Whitfield Museum, then proceeded up Whitfield Street to the Green.
At 4 p.m., Fradiani performed a free Concert on the Green and was joined onstage and performed with his band, Beach Avenue, and also his father, Nick Fradiani, Sr., Renee DeNino of 105.9 FM (The River) emceed the concert.
Fradiani has a strong base of local support. In addition to his Guilford roots (he's a Guilford High School alum), he grew up in East Haven, where he attended Momauguin School as an elementary student. While living in East Haven, Fradiani attended St. Mary's in Branford during his middle school years.
Residents from all towns are welcomed to the May 1 Guilford celebration.
To see complete coverage of Nick Fradiani Day in Guilford, visit www.zip06.com/nickfradiani.
Nick Fradiani returns a fan's autographed cell phone during a parade in his hometown of Guilford Friday, May 1, 2015. Fradiani made it to the Top 4 on the reality TV show American Idol and the top 4 contestants get to return home for a little break before proceeding in the rest of the competition. The town organized "Nick Fradiani Day" Friday in recognition of Nick's return to town. Festivities started with a 3 p.m. parade to the Guilford Green followed by 4 p.m. concert on the Guilford Green; Nick's performance included an appearance by his father, Nick Fradiani, Sr., who also is a singer. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Nick Fradiani is greeted in his hometown of Guilford Friday, May 1, 2015. Fradiani made it to the Top 4 on the reality TV show American Idol and the top 4 contestants get to return home for a little break before proceeding in the rest of the competition. The town organized "Nick Fradiani Day" Friday in recognition of Nick's return to town. Festivities started with a 3 p.m. parade to the Guilford Green followed by 4 p.m. concert on the Guilford Green; Nick's performance included an appearance by his father, Nick Fradiani, Sr., who also is a singer. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
