American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. He stopped at his alma mater, Guilford High School, for a pep rally. He received a plaque from Rosa DeLauro on behalf of the House of Representatives for his accomplishments on American Idol. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. He stopped at his alma mater, Guilford High School, for a pep rally. He performed with Guilford High School Voices. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. He stopped at his alma mater, Guilford High School, for a pep rally. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. He stopped at his alma mater, Guilford High School, for a pep rally. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Fans gathered at Bishop's Orchards. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Fans gathered at Bishop's Orchards and some were lucky enough to get a selfie with him en-masse. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Fans gathered at Bishop's Orchards and some were lucky enough to get a selfie with him en-masse. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Nick prepares to serve (and taste) samples of Bishop's Orchards ice cream "Fradiani Frenzy" that was created in his honor. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. He signed autographs as the parade made its way down Whitfield Street. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Over 12,000 people flooded the Guilford Green, cheering with signs and banners in support of Nick and the performance by Beach Avenue. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Over 12,000 people flooded the Guilford Green, cheering with signs and banners in support of Nick and the performance by Beach Avenue. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Over 12,000 people flooded the Guilford Green, cheering with signs and banners in support of Nick and the performance by Beach Avenue. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Over 12,000 people flooded the Guilford Green, cheering with signs and banners in support of Nick and the performance by Beach Avenue. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Nick perofrms a concert with Beach Avenue before the largest crowd ever to have gathered on the Guilford Green. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. American Idol presented a surprise gift to Nick on Stage: If Nick makes the Top 3 this week, his two bandmates get free tickets for a visit to the American Idol show in Los Angeles. Here Nick poses with Nick Abraham for the crowds. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Nick Fradiani and Nick Abraham of Beach Avenue rock out to their original music in concert on the Guilford Green. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Family and fans tried to reach out and touch Nick before he was escorted off stage to head back on his American Idol journey. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier

American Idol contestant and Guilford resident Nick Fradiani returned home from Los Angeles for Nick Fradiani Day on Friday, May 1. Photo courtesy of Photo by Judith L. Barbosa/The Courier