Miracle Set for Patriotic Celebration on Sunday, July 3
May 31, 2016 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels News Release
Fireworks over Hammond Stadium, Home of the Fort Myers Miracle
(Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, Credit: Linwood Ferguson, Captive Photons)
FORT MYERS, Fla. - The perfect recipe for patriotism includes delicious fried and specialty foods, fireworks and baseball. The Fort Myers Miracle have all three! The Miracle will be unleashing a spectacular red, white and blue fireworks display in the Southwest Florida sky on Sunday, July 3 after a 6:05 p.m. game with the Jupiter Hammerheads.
Fans are invited to gear-up for a hassle-free Independence Weekend at Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex with controlled parking, clean restrooms, a comfortable seat, delicious ballpark food and plenty of ice cold beer. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and parking is just $4 per vehicle. Independence Weekend fireworks are presented by CenturyLink, Budweiser and 96 K-ROCK.
"There are many fireworks in the summer that are just a quick flash in the sky," said Miracle General Manager Andrew Seymour. "At Hammond Stadium, we've got entertainment on the field, between innings and, of course, the pyrotechnics once the game is over."
"We'll do the cooking, the cleaning and provide every convenience for our fans."
Celebrate our nation's independence with America's pastime at the ballpark! Tickets are available for purchase in advance and start at $8.50. To order, call the Miracle offices at 239-768-4210 or www.miraclebaseball.com to buy tickets online.
The Fort Myers Miracle are the Class A-Advanced minor league baseball affiliate of the Minnesota Twins Major League Baseball Club. Since moving to Fort Myers in 1992, the Miracle have qualified for the Florida State League Playoffs eight times and won the Florida State League Championship in 2014. Home games are played at Hammond Stadium at the CenturyLink Sports Complex. In 2016, the Miracle are hosting the Florida State League All-Star Game on Saturday, June 18 at 7:05 p.m. The season begins in April and ends in September. For a game and events schedule, or more information, visit www.miraclebaseball.com.
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