fort mc henry, 8 minutes northbound from the beltway to the toll plaza. this freezing rain and sleet is making the roads slick, icy this morning, definitely take it easy, use caution, and be careful. >>> it's like christmas in charm city, six days away from super bowl xlvii. fans are gathering in the inner harbor. sherrie johnson is live this morning with more on what to expect with the exciting pep rally. >> reporter: definitely exciting time. it's important to mention this is the 12th anniversary of when the ravens won the super bowl in 2001 when they beat the giants. here we are today. the fans are going to be gathering for a big send off. the ravens are going to stop by here, a big rally planned today. baltimore city is hosting that rally, this morning we have ravens cheerleaders that have stopped by to talk to us a little bit. they are shaking the pompons. we are excited here. we have amanda and shawn, good morning to you both. tell us a little bit about what people can expect this morning. >> it's going to be a great show. we will be performing and

everything going to be up to speed through the fort mc henry and the harbor tunnel. if you are using the beltway, here is what the west side looks like, not far from where mike masco is. no delays as you make the push from pikesville to route 40, here is the beltway, parkville, harford road. 11 minutes, normal drive time on the outer loop, 95 up to 83. that's a look at the time saver traffic. >>> like christmas in charm city, we are 6 days away from super bowl 47. ravens are headed to the crescent city. fans want to send them off in style. sherrie johnson is live at the inner harbor with more on the exciting pep rally, it feels like high school all over again. >> reporter: good morning, charlie. yes, we are live at the inner harbor, things are quiet right now, you can feel a sense of excitement in the air, they are getting ready for the rally. the scene is set here, you have the stage already built, already ready for the ravens, a send off the ravens to new orleans for the super bowl. today, the city is throwing a huge sendoff rally, the rally will be held here at th

mc hammer. >> no. no. >> yes. >> he's now hooked up with psy? >> who hasn't. >> he was a preacher last i heard. >> who isn't. i'm a preach erper. and your good friend ed henry fun? it may be cold but these people don't care. i've done this gig three years in a row and what always gets me is people from all around the world gather to be in times square. have i a family here from peru. anderson and kathy. why are you here? >> just to be a part of this. it's amazing so far it's incredible. >> reporter: is it as good as you thought it would be being here in times square? >> it's amazing the lights it's crazy. >> reporter: everyone is in really good spirits. people don't care they've been here since noon. they don't care that they're crammed like sardines. they just want to be here in times square. make some noise, guys, make some noise! >> whoo! >> you see >> reporter: you see, they're in good spirits. they're bundled up, they don't care. where are you from? >> san diego. >> reporter: why are you here? >> i love new york. >> reporter: has everyone been really friendly? is it as good as you thought it sfwhob. >> it's better. >> reporter: thank you very much. hap