Bon Jovi will perform free concert July 12 in Central Park.

It’s billed as a prelude to the July 15 All-Star baseball game, which will highlight the final season at Yankee Stadium.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Jovi will help ensure it goes out in a blaze of glory, hopefully a blaze in late October at the World Series.

Bon Jovi’s hits include “Livin’ on a Prayer,” “Bad Medicine” and “Blaze of Glory.” Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi said playing Central Park is a dream come true.

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