Bark at the Park, Salute to Selena Highlight Opening Week
April 9, 2015 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
El Paso Chihuahuas News Release
EL PASO, TX - April 9, 2015 - Opening Week is here! The El Paso Chihuahuas kick-off their 2015 campaign tonight at 7:05 p.m. when they take on the Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners) in a four-game series. Fans are encouraged to arrive early as pregame festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The Chihuahuas have plenty in store for fans with a pregame band, the cover band FM Junkies, performing on the new Santa Fe Plaza! The festivities continue with special and surprise pregame presentations and pageantry!
Opening week continues with a Fireworks Spectacular presented by KVIA and KSII FM. GECU Bark at the Park is on Sunday, April 12th and includes a birthday celebration for Chico! Fans and their canine friends are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as seating is limited. Guests are also encouraged to bring Chico birthday presents that will be donated to the Humane Society of El Paso. A list of requested donations follows.
Opening week continues with the Reno Aces (Arizona Diamondbacks) from April 13-16. Military Mondays are back with special savings to our military past and present! Seniors eat free (60 and over) on Tuesdays and kids (ages 12 and under) are eligible to receive an Eat Well El Paso meal on Wednesdays. Visit our website for more information!
The series ends on Thursday, April 16th with a Salute to Grammy award winner Selena Quintanilla-Perez. Come to the ballpark dressed up like the Queen of Tejano music and get ready to dance!
Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance at either of the two box office locations (Durango Street and Santa Fe Street) or online at EPChihuahuas.com.
THURSDAY, APRIL 9 | 7:05 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. RAINIERS | OPENING DAY (NOT THRIFTY THURSDAY)
- Giveaway: The first 7,500 fans will receive rally towels.
- Pregame Band: FM Junkies ( 70s/Disco/ Classic Rock/80s/Latin/Current)
FRIDAY, APRIL 10 | 7:05 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. RAINIERS | FETCH THE FUN FRIDAY
Presented by KTSM and Sunny 99.9
- Pregame Band: Whiskey Tree ( Alternative/Modern Rock)
- Concourse display: Lone Star 811 Bike - Paul Jr. Designs (Paul Jr. featured on the hit television show American Choppers)
SATURDAY, APRIL 11 | 7:05 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. RAINIERS | FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Presented by KSII FM and KVIA TV
- Promotion: 80's Theme Night.
- Giveaway: The first 2,500 fans will receive magnet schedules presented by Southwest University.
- Pregame Band: PRIME 80'z XPERIENCE ( Dance and Rock 80s).
- Postgame: A Fireworks Spectacular choreographed to 80's favorites following the game.
- Concourse Display: El Paso Ghostbusters (Franklin Plaza).
SUNDAY, APRIL 12 | 1:05 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. RAINIERS | KID'S DAY SUNDAY
Bark at the Park presented by GECU
Kid's Run the Bases presented by Sierra Providence Health Network
Kid's Day Sunday presented by Telemundo, El Paso Inc., Hit FM, Planeta, La Z, Radio Centro and Universal
- GECU Bark at the Park: The Chihuahuas invite our canine friends to the ballgame for our first of three GECU Bark at the Park!
- Chico's Birthday Celebration: Celebrate Chico's birthday with us! Chico would like his fans to bring a donation for the Humane Society of El Paso in lieu of gifts! A list of donation request follows.
- Giveaway: The first 2,000 fans (12 & under) will receive Chico Face Fans.
- Pregame Band: Brandon Bailey Johnson (Singer/Songwriter).
- Kids Run the Bases: Kids 12 & under can run the bases postgame presented by Sierra Providence Health Network.
HUMANE SOCIETY DONATION REQUESTS
Science Diet dog or cat food (dry or can)
Metal or plastic food bowls
Harnesses of all sizes
Dog or cat collars of all sizes
Dog or cat crates and carriers
Puppy play pens
Puppy pads or heating pads
Dog and cat treats
Kong toys or plastic toys
Catnip or cat toys
Cat litter boxes
Cat litter scoops
MONDAY, APRIL 13 | 6:35 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. ACES | MILITARY MONDAY
Military Monday presented by KHEY and Power 102.1
- Military Monday: Military personnel, past and present, receive a ticket in Zone E for $10 with Military ID.
- Promotion: Game Show Theme Night.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14 | 11:05 A.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. ACES | SENIORS EAT FREE
Seniors Eat Free presented by CBS4, 92.3 The Fox, El Paso Plus
- Seniors Eat Free: Seniors ages 60 and over receive one meal voucher for a Jumbo Hotdog Meal.
- Business Lunch Party: $25 business person special includes a ticket, lunch and fun in the Sun Kings Saloon!
- Promotion: Baseball in Education.
- Giveaway: The first 2,000 fans (12 & under) will receive Southwest Dairy Farmer Bags.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 | 6:35 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. ACES | KIDS EAT FREE
Kids Eat Free presented by Univision, La Tricolor 94.7, Jose 98.9
- Kids Eat Free: Kids 12 & under receive a meal voucher for an Eat Well El Paso Kid's Meal.
- Jackie Robinson Day: A salute to the legendary A merican baseball player who became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era.
- Giveaway: The first 2,500 fans will receive magnet schedules presented by Southwest University.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16 | 6:35 P.M. | CHIHUAHUAS VS. ACES | THRIFTY THURSDAY
Thrifty Thursday presented by KFOX, KLAQ, and What's Up
- Thrifty Thursday: Available 2.5 hours after gates open: $2 12oz domestic drafts, $2 20oz fountain drinks, $2 value size popcorn and $2 value size chihua'rrrines.
- Promotion: Salute to Selena - Come dressed up like Selena and listen to her music all night long!
- Giveaway: The first 2,500 fans will receive magnet schedules presented by Southwest University.
- Pregame Band: Andrea Miguel and The Heat ( Cumbia/Pop/Rock)
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