Bon Jovi To Play At Free NYC Concert

First Published: June 30, 2008 2:49 PM EDT Credit:

Caption Jon Bon Jovi announcing a free concert in Central Park

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- New York City officials say Bon Jovi will play at a free concert in Central Park this summer.

The concert will be held July 12th.

The concert is billed as a prelude to the July 15th All-Star baseball game, which will highlight the final season at Yankee Stadium.

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