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SpongeBob SquarePants To Appear At Lynx Stadium On June 12th

June 9, 2004 - International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


OTTAWA – Lynx Stadium will be turned into Ottawa's own special pineapple under the sea this coming Saturday, as SpongeBob SquarePants will make his much anticipated appearance. Doors will open at 4:30 pm, and fans will have their chance to have their picture taken with SpongeBob between 4:30 and 5:30 pm. All photos taken on the date will be available on www.ottawalynx.com for public viewing by Wednesday, June 16th.

One lucky child will be randomly selected on Saturday to walk to the mound with SpongeBob and throw our the ceremonial first pitch before the Lynx 6:05 pm game against the Syracuse SkyChiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays.

During Saturday's game, SpongeBob will also take part in several between-inning promotions and he will also help Lynx mascot Skratch lead the crowd in the traditional 7th inning stretch.

The appearance by SpongeBob SquarePants is the first of two appearances by cartoon favorites this summer at Lynx Stadium. On Saturday, July 17th, Dora The Explorer will make an expedition to Ottawa to entertain young and old alike.

Tickets for this weekend's games or for any games during the 2004 season are available in advance at www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling (613) 755-1166

The Lynx are currently in Norfolk, Virginia where they will complete an eight-game road trip with games tonight and tomorrow afternoon before returning to Ottawa on Friday.



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