Bears, dogs, and Phanatic to take over Clipper Magazine Stadium
Published on June 29, 2009 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Lancaster Stormers News Release
Now, more than ever the Barnstormers are giving the Lancaster community a reason to stay home for vacation! The Barnstormers "Stay-cation" week kicks off today, June 29th marking the beginning of a full week bursting with mascots, fireworks and fun for the entire family!
Monday, as the Barnstormers take on the Somerset Patriots, fans will welcome the Captain of the American Hockey League Champion Hershey Bears, Bryan Helmer. Bryan will be joined by the Calder Cup, the Championship trophy of the AHL. All fans are invited to meet Bryan and get a picture with the cup!
Tuesday, June 30th the Barnstormers will welcome a champion of a different sort. The craziest and zaniest mascot in all of Major League Baseball will be right here at Clipper Magazine Stadium. The World Champion Philadelphia Phillies own Phillie Phanatic will be here to entertain fans and have fun with his distant relative Cylo courtesy of Kellogg's!
Wednesday, July 1st you will be singing "Who let the Dogs Out?" We've entered the dog days of summer and what better way to celebrate than to bring your dog to the ballpark? The Barnstormers Bark in the Park promotion proves to be one of the most popular nights among all fans. We invite you to bring your pooch and take part in our pre-game dog parade, where prizes will be awarded for the biggest dog, smallest dog, best costume, and most team spirit. Also, you won't want to miss the attack dog demonstration from the Lancaster City Police.
The Barnstormers 7 game homestand resumes Thursday, July 2nd as we kick off the War of the Roses with the division rival York Revolution heading to Clipper Magazine Stadium. Thursday's game will be the Barnstormers first CODE RED of the season featuring a rally towel giveaway as well as Dollar Dogs courtesy of Kunzler. Margaritaville Night featuring a Hawaiian jersey auction courtesy of Wheatland Federal Credit Union and a pre-game performance by Jimmy Buffet tribute band Jimmy and the Parrots is July 3rd. Saturday we will blast a special extended July 4th fireworks extravaganza courtesy of Kellogg's and Sunday the Barnstormers will celebrate Cylo's 5th birthday presented by Willow Valley. Tickets for all games are available by logging onto www.lancasterbarnstormers.com or by calling 717-509-HITS during business hours
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