Kia Motors Named Sponsor of 2015 Atlantic League All-Star Game in Bridgeport
May 19, 2015 - Atlantic League (AtL)
Bridgeport Bluefish News Release
(Bridgeport, Conn. - May 19, 2015) - The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced that Kia Motors will be the official sponsor of the 2015 Atlantic League All-Star Game, which will take place on Wednesday, July 8th at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. This will be the third time that Bridgeport will host the event, with the previous mid-summer Classics being held in 1999 and 2006.
"We are excited to welcome Kia aboard as the sponsor of the Atlantic League All-Star Game," said Bluefish CEO/Owner Frank Boulton. "We're looking forward to delivering a memorable experience to our sponsors, the fans and the community on July 8th."
The All-Star festivities will begin on Tuesday, July 7th, with the All-Star Block Party in Downtown Bridgeport. On Wednesday, July 8th, there will be an All-Star Luncheon held at Housatonic Community College, followed by the Home Run Derby before the All-Star Game commences. After the game, the Bluefish will host the exclusive "Boathouse Bash" after-party for the All-Star VIPs, located at 305 Knowlton in Bridgeport, just minutes away from the Ballpark. The All-Star celebration will conclude on Thursday, July 9th with the "Heroes for Heroes Legends Game", where former Red Sox will take on Former Yankees in a charity exhibition to benefit the local Homes for the Brave Foundation.
"The Atlantic League is delighted the 2015 All-Star Game will be hosted by the Bridgeport Bluefish," says Atlantic League President Rick White. "The Bluefish organization is working hard to create an extraordinary mid-summer celebration in Connecticut's Magic City. Bridgeport's Ballpark at Harbor Yard is an apt showcase for Atlantic League players to display their special brand of baseball magic to Bluefish friends and followers who have supported the ball club over the years. We are excited at the prospect of a very special All-Star Game event this summer in one of the Atlantic League's premier locations."
Tickets for the All-Star Game are available by calling 203-210-BLUE, or by visiting the Bluefish Box Office at Harbor Yard.
The Bridgeport Bluefish are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For further information, call 203-210-BLUE (2583) or visit BridgeportBluefish.com.
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