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Birds reveal promotional schedule

April 17, 2006 - American Association (AA)
Sioux Falls Canaries News Release


Sioux Falls, SD - The Sioux Falls Canaries have announced their 2006 Promotional Schedule. This summer's schedule is highlighted by eight fireworks shows and seven bobblehead giveaways.

"We have a summer full of fun in store for our fans this season," said Canaries Promotions Director John Kouris. "This year's promotional schedule offers something for everyone."

The Canaries will host their first fireworks show on Friday, May 12 as part of the team's Season PREMIER presented by First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard. All fans who attend the May 12 game will receive a 2006 Magnet Schedule. There will also be fireworks on May 13, June 3, June 17, July 1, July 22, August 12 and August 23. The show on July 1 will be part of with the Canaries Sioux Falls Sesquicentennial Celebration presented by the Sesquicentennial Task Force and the fireworks on August 23 will be in honor of Fan Appreciation Night presented by A&B Business Equipment & Toshiba America Business Solutions.

This summer the Canaries will pay tribute to South Dakota's most famous attraction with the Mount Rushmore Bobblehead Series. The team will give away bobbleheads of Abraham Lincoln (June 2), Theodore Roosevelt (June 23), Thomas Jefferson (July 21), and George Washington (August 19).

The team plans a bobblehead for Catherine Bach in conjunction with the former Daisy Duke's appearance on August 8 for Dukes of Hazzard Night. Comedian and Canaries part-owner Bill Murray (August 17) and the Zip Feed Mill Tower (August 19) will also be enshrined with bobbles this summer.

In addition to the fireworks nights and bobblehead giveaways, the Canaries will continue their tradition of off-the-wall fun at the Birdcage with nights like the Battle of the Chainsaw Superstars on May 15, Bring Your Instrument to the Ballpark Night on June 1, and a Used Car Giveaway on August 16.

For a full 2006 Promotional Schedule, call the Canaries at 333-0179 or visit the Canaries website at www.canariesbaseball.com.

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