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InfoCision stadium has already seen LeBron James pleasing a large audience. On June 10, 2010 fans gathered hoping to convince James to resign with the Cavaliers. Four years later they will welcome his return.

(The Plain Dealer)

AKRON, Ohio -- Before LeBron James left the Cavaliers in 2010, fans gathered there hoping to see him re-sign. Next month they will gather there to welcome his return.

The University of Akron's InfoCision Stadium will host LeBron James' Welcome Home Community Rally on Aug. 8, the city announced Friday.

The rally will follow the Wheels for Education annual family event, at which James is scheduled to speak. Stadium gates will open to the public after the Wheels of Education event concludes at 7 p.m.

The Wheels for Education event and the rally are part of a week-long series of events planned as part of James' just-unveiled "PROMISE Project." James' family foundation is bringing together Nicole Curtis to help renovate the home and yard of one Wheels for Education student.

Details about the event's cost are still in the works, according to city spokesperson Stephanie York. She said several organizations have offered to help put on the rally.

More information about the event will be released in coming days.