FIRST ON 13: Sources: Blues Traveler to play in Saratoga Springs for Belmont party

Sources: Blues Traveler to play in Saratoga Springs for Belmont party

Saratoga has a rare opportunity to host the prestigious third leg of the Triple Crown, and leaders want it to be memorable.

Saratoga has a rare opportunity to host the prestigious third leg of the Triple Crown; and local leaders want it to be memorable.

The party won’t just be at the track. Downtown Saratoga’s Broadway is also getting in on the fun, and will be shutdown to traffic.

An event big enough to close off Broadway requires a big band.

While the official announcement hasn’t been made yet, NewsChannel 13 has confirmed through several sources that the band is Blues Traveler, the Grammy-winning group with hits including “Run Around” and “Hook.”

Belmont Fest starts on Thursday, June 6, but the party starts the day before, on Wednesday, June 5.

Learn more about how Saratoga Springs is preparing, by watching the video of Mark Mulhollands story.