Fireworks Shows Canceled at PNC Field

Published on September 1, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees News Release


Moosic, PA - Post game fireworks shows at PNC Field originally scheduled for Friday, September 3rd and Saturday, September 4th following the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees games vs. the Pawtucket Red Sox at PNC Field have been canceled.

Although the incident during the fireworks show following the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees home game on Friday, August 27th has been ruled an accident by a state police fire marshals, the team will examine all aspects of the post game fireworks shows with the fire department, sheriffs, county commissioners and the Stadium Authority board before proceeding with additional shows.

"We will be reviewing policies, procedures, practices and the physical aspects of fireworks being shot off at PNC Field," said SWB Yankees President Kristen Rose. "We expect to resume fireworks shows again next season and appreciate the understanding of our fans. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families of those involved."

For more information regarding Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees tickets for the regular season finale, the 2010 Governors' Cup Playoffs or 2011 season tickets, contact the PNC Field Box Office at (570) 969-2255 or go on line at www.swbyankees.com.

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