Imagine the most exciting day of your life… now stop and throw in some police escorts, a camera crew, a few Packer players, the mayor, and thousands of screaming fans… well that’s what Danny Gokey had on Friday.

Gokey, a top 3 finalist on American Idol, and former music teacher in Beloit, had quite the homecoming yesterday as he made his rounds through the city. From a tv station early that morning, to a mini-concert at the Summerfest grounds where the mayor declared it Danny Gokey day, and then a national anthem and first pitch at the Brewers game. Wow! Where do I sign up??

Here’s a few pictures from the concert to tide you over and give you a glimpse into the chaos! By Monday I’ll put up a video where you’ll see lots of screaming fans, a little bit of Danny, and quick interviews with Charlie Bell, Greg Jennings, Nick Barnett, and Ruvell Martin… and yes, I did ask what they think of the Brett Favre rumors.  :)

 Some of Danny's biggest, er, smallest fans ready to go!

 An eager crowd awaits! It was packed like this all the way back to the lake...no joke.

 Teenage girls from across the state and beyond came with painted shirts, signs, and lots of screams. The were some of the cutest!  :)

 Danny and Jamar arrive with their entourage backstage. Jamar almost made the top 36!

 Danny meets some of the Packers!