Fireworks Shows Highlight Independence Weekend at the DBAP
Published on June 29, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Durham Bulls News Release
DURHAM, NC - Durham Bulls Athletic Park will once again be home for the Triangle's biggest Independence Weekend fireworks shows. USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team takes on Cuba July 2 and 3 with fireworks following the Friday night game. The Durham Bulls then host their annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza on Saturday, July 4, opening a three-game series with the Norfolk Tides.
USA Baseball returns to downtown Durham as the Collegiate National Team continues an international friendship series with Cuba for two games at the DBAP. On Thursday, July 2 the highly anticipated series between the baseball rivals begins with a 7:05 p.m. contest.
Immediately following the 6:35 p.m. game between Team USA and Cuba on Friday, July 3, fans will be treated to the first of two huge fireworks shows of the weekend. Tickets for both USA Baseball games are available at durhambulls.com, by phone at 919.956.BULL, or at the DBAP box office.
On Independence Day, the Bulls return home to begin a three-game series with the Norfolk Tides. Saturday's 6:05 p.m. contest is presented by CQC Home, and serves as the City of Durham's official July 4th Fireworks celebration, the most dazzling pyrotechnics spectacular in the region.
Sunday's 5:05 p.m. game is presented by NAPA - Walker Auto & Truck Parts. Following the game with the top affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, Kids Run the Bases thanks to Nature's Twist.
The Bulls and Tides conclude their series on July 6 with a 7:05 p.m. game. Monday is another Tijuana Flats Ticket Takeover, where Public Safety Personnel (professionals dedicated to law enforcement, fire prevention, fire suppression, and pre-hospital emergency medical services) receive 50% off Terrace View tickets. This offer occurs on the first Monday home game of every month and is only available at the box office, with valid ID required at time of purchase.
Durham Bulls Athletic Park hosts USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team and Cuba July 2-3, before the Durham Bulls return to begin a three-game series against the Norfolk tides on July 4. Mini Plans, group and single game tickets are available now. For more information, visit durhambulls.com, the DBAP ticket office or call 919.956.BULL.
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