Bears to Host Cost Night July 3rd with Fireworks and PNC Bank U.S. Flag Hot Air Balloon
Published on June 27, 2003 under Canadian American League (Can-Am)
Newark Bears News Release
NEWARK, NJ, June 23, 2003 - The 2002 Atlantic League Champion Newark Bears will host Cost Night featuring the PNC Bank U.S. Flag Hot Air Balloon at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium on Friday, July 3rd for the 7:05 PM game against the Camden Riversharks. Following the game, there will be a Fireworks display presented by C.O.S.T. Coalition of New Jersey.
The PNC Bank U.S. Flag Balloon, developed by Barry and Teri DiLibero of Appex Sunrides of Uwchland, PA, will appear in Newark on its way to the 21st annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. At the festival, North America's largest summertime family-oriented celebration of the magic of ballooning, the balloon is scheduled to soar with the Quick Chek Eagle, as well as 125 other hot air balloons in Solberg Airport in Readington, New Jersey on July 25, 26 and 27.
The balloon will fly high above Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium before the start of the game on July 3rd. It is one of the largest in the world, and measures 53 feet tall by 78 feet wide and 29 feet front to back. "The PNC Bank American Flag Balloon is our way of honoring our troops, who so bravely and proudly protect our freedom," said Howard Freeman, Executive Producer of the Festival.
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Each organization in attendance will have their name put up on the scoreboard during the game. Groups of 30 or more will receive discounted ticket prices of $8.00 for a Box Seat and $6.00 for a Reserve Seat ticket.
"I am very excited to invite families and businesses across the state to attend this event. This is a great addition to our Independence Day celebration," said Chris Bryan, Vice President and General Manager of the Newark Bears Baseball Club. For more information about Cost Night with the PNC Balloon from the Quick Check Balloon Festival, please contact Melissa Manfre, Assistant General Manager, Sales and Marketing, of the Newark Bears Baseball Club at (973) 848-1000 ext. 111.
The 2003 Newark Bears Season will continue at home on Sunday, June 29th at 1:35 pm against the Pennsylvania Road Warriors. The first 2,000 fans will receive free Shop Rite Bucket Caps, and can participate in the Bears' weekly Family Fun Day Activities, including a pre-game autograph session featuring Bill Madlock and all of the Bears' players, and kids running the bases after the game. Fans may purchase tickets for upcoming games by visiting the box office at Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium, by calling (973) 483-6900 or by logging on to www.newarkbears.com.
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