Washington Redskins: RGIII to Attend Draft Day Party at FedexField

FILED TO SPORTSJOURNEY/LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The Washington Redskins announced today that quarterback Robert Griffin III will join Redskins teammates and alumni at the team’s annual Draft Day Party at FedExField on Saturday, May 10.

In addition to Griffin III, the following Redskins players will be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures with fans: Chris Baker, Barry Cofield, Adam Gettis, Roy Helu, Jr., Niles Paul, Evan Royster, Nick Sundberg and Darrel Young. Redskins alumni Ricky Ervins, Frank Grant, Ken Harvey and Mike Nelms are also scheduled to attend.

Admission and parking is free for all fans. Parking lots open at 11 a.m. and fans will be admitted through the Comcast SportsNet Gate (Gate H) at 12 p.m. Fans interested in attending must sign up for their free Draft Day Party Pass at www.Redskins.com. A Draft Day Party Pass is required for admission to the event.

Fans can watch the NFL Draft on the high definition video boards, as well as tour the Redskins locker room, test their passing and kicking skills, dress like a Redskins player, play in the game arcade, take pictures with the Super Bowl trophies and get active at the Redskins Play 60 youth fitness station.

The Draft Day Party will also feature the debut of the 2014 Redskins Cheerleaders, including performances by the Redskins Marching Band.

Redskins Kids Club members will gain exclusive access to player and alumni autograph signings, a mock kids press conference, and other special opportunities. WOW, the Redskins’ official women’s fan club, will host an exclusive VIP party that includes appearances by current and alumni players, free giveaways, raffle prizes and more.

The Redskins Hall of Fame Store will be open and will feature new 2014 merchandise, including the New Era Draft Hat. Fans can also shop for new 2014 gear online at www.RedskinsTeamStore.com.

Joining the season ticket wait list enters fans in the Draft Party Dream Contest, which includes the chance to win a grand prize consisting of VIP access to the Draft Day Party, including a pair of premium tickets to a 2014 Redskins regular season home game and an autographed football. In addition, 10 First Prize winners will receive a pair of tickets to a 2014 Redskins regular season home game.

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