Akron Aeros Return to Canal Park Friday for a Fun-Filled 3-Game Homestand
May 3, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
AKRON, OH - The Akron Aeros return to Canal Park on Friday, May 6 for a brief three-game homestand against the Trenton Thunder, jam-packed full of fun and excitement for the entire family!
Friday, May 6 - 7:05pm - Friday Night Fireworks at Canal Park
Cajun Toga Party Fireworks featuring "The Sauce Boss",
presented by Pizza Hut
Wear your togas and join in the attempt to break the world record for the largest Toga Party! Plus, see Bill Wharton, "The Sauce Boss", in action as he sings and plays the blues on his guitar before, during, and after the game, while preparing gumbo that fans will be able to sample immediately following the spectacular post-game fireworks show! (For more info on Bill Wharton - aka "The Sauce Boss", visit sauceboss.com)
Help Alabama's Tornado Victims
The Aeros, in cooperation with the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce, will be collecting the following items to send to the victims of last week's tornados which devastated Alabama: household items, clothing, non-perishable food items, diapers, and cash donations. Items collected on Friday will be added to a semi-trailer, which leaves Stow on Saturday, headed to the local Red Cross in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Saturday, May 7 - 1:05pm - Northeast Ohio Mazda Dealers Saturdays at Canal Park
Pre-Game Appearance by Radio Disney (11am - 1pm)
Lil' Webkinz Giveaway (First 1,000 Fans)
The first 1,000 fans through the turnstiles receive a Lil' Webkinz Pug.
Sunday, May 8 - 1:05pm - Sunday Family FUNday
Sunday Family FUNday
Orbit's Future Stars Kids Club Members receive a free ticket to Sunday home games (sign up on-line at akronaeros.com). Other special activities for the day include:
Play catch in the outfield (11:30am - 12:20pm)
Metroparks Serving Summit County Autograph Table - FREE autographs from Aeros players (12:00pm - 12:25pm)
Kids Stampede, presented by K12
Kids Run the Bases, presented by Smith Dairy - youngsters 12 & under are invited to run the bases after the game
Pink Visor Giveaway (1st 1,000 Ladies)
Breast Cancer Awareness, supported by Jay Vending
The Aeros will be wearing special pink jerseys to promote breast cancer awareness. Jerseys will be auctioned off throughout the game.
For tickets to any of the upcoming games at Canal Park, call 330.253.5153, stop by the Canal Park Box Office, or visit www.akronaeros.com.
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