2012 Flying Squirrels' Promotional Calendar: Fireworks Extravaganzas
Published on February 20, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release
RICHMOND, VA - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, begin their week-long unveiling of the team's 2012 Promotional Calendar with the announcement of 21 Fireworks Extravaganzas during the 2012 season. The lineup of Fireworks spectaculars includes 2012 Opening Night on April 12th, three consecutive displays to celebrate Independence Day (July 4th-6th), and the return of the highly popular Thursday night Fireworks series.
The Flying Squirrels bring back the Thursday night Fireworks series, with the 2012 installment featuring eight separate shows presented by AT&T and Heart of Virginia Chevy. Additionally, Fireworks return on Wednesday nights, with displays on May 2nd, June 13th, July 18th, and August 22nd. Each of those shows is presented by Chili's @ VCU and Verizon Wireless.
"We always want to strive to give our fans more of the things they want to see, and that continues to be fireworks," said Flying Squirrels VP/COO Todd "Parney" Parnell. "With that in mind, we plan on blowing up more stuff than ever before in 2012 as part of our most expansive promotional schedule to date."
The Squirrels will once again bring fans a special Fireworks show slated for Tuesday, May15th. Fireworks will also help the team celebrate Memorial day on Monday, May 28th.
2012 Flying Squirrels' Fireworks Schedule:
Thursday, April 12th - 6:35 PM vs. Altoona Curve (Opening Night Celebration)
Friday, April 13th - 6:35 PM vs. Altoona Curve (Opening Night Celebration)
Wednesday, May 2nd - 6:35 PM vs. Bowie Baysox presented by Chili's @ VCU and Verizon Wireless
Thursday, May 3rd - 6:35 PM vs. Bowie Baysox presented by AT&T and Heart of Virginia Chevy
Thursday, May 10th - 6:35 PM vs. Bowie Baysox presented by AT&T and Heart of Virginia Chevy
Tuesday, May 15th - 6:35 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators presented by the Richmond Times Dispatch
Thursday, May 17th - 6:35 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators presented by AT&T and Heart of Virginia Chevy
Monday, May 28th - 6:35 PM vs. Trenton Thunder (Memorial Day Celebration)
Wednesday, June 13th - 6:35 PM vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats presented by Chili's @ VCU and Verizon Wireless
Thursday, June 14th - 6:35 PM vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats presented by AT&T and Heart of Virginia Chevy
Friday, June 22nd - 6:35 PM vs. New Britain Rock Cats
Wednesday, July 4th - 6:35 PM vs. Binghamton Mets (Independence Day Celebration) presented by Verizon Wireless, Heart of Virginia Chevy and Kroger
Thursday, July 5th - 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets (Independence Day Celebration) presented by Verizon Wireless, Heart of Virginia Chevy and Kroger
Friday, July 6th - 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets presented by Capital Ale House
Wednesday, July 18th - 7:05 PM vs. Altoona Curve presented by Chili's @ VCU and Verizon Wireless
Thursday, July 19th - 7:05 PM vs. Akron Aeros presented by AT&T and Heart of Virginia Chevy
Thursday, August 2nd - 7:05 PM vs. Reading Phillies presented by AT&T and Heart of Virginia Chevy
Thursday, August 9th - 7:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators presented by AT&T and Heart of Virginia Chevy
Saturday, August 11th - 6:35 PM vs. Bowie Baysox
Wednesday, August 22nd - 7:05 PM vs. Bowie Baysox presented by Chili's @ VCU and Verizon Wireless
Tuesday, August 30th - 7:05 PM vs. Harrisburg Senators presented by AT&T and Heart of Virginia Chevy
Season Ticket and Mini-Plan packages for the 2012 season are currently available. Catch all 21 Fireworks spectaculars with 2012 Season Tickets, or purchase either 24-game Mini-Plan A or B. Mini-Plan A and B each feature seven total Fireworks shows. For more information or to purchase a ticket package for the 2012 season, call the Squirrels at (804) 359-FUNN (3866), log on to SquirrelsBaseball.com or visit the Squirrels Ticket Office at The Diamond.
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