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Pelicans Announce 2009 Appearances And Weekly Promos

Published on March 4, 2009 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release


MYRTLE BEACH, SC - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are happy to announce their special appearances and weekly promotions for the upcoming season. The Pelicans open the season with two exciting appearances during the opening homestand including a mascot act and a legendary NFL running back.

Kicking off the 2009 campaign are the fan-favorite Zooperstars on April 11, the first Saturday of the season, when the Pelicans take on the Wilmington Blue Rocks at 7:05. Six-time Pro Bowler, Jerome Bettis, headlines this year's list of special appearances. "The Bus" will stop by BB&T Coastal Field to appear on the Pelicans Gameday Show live on the field and throw out the first pitch before the April 14 game against the Frederick Keys. Former WWF wrestler George "The Animal" Steele will be in attendance on June 20 and a full cast of Star Wars characters will be at the park on August 1.

Below is a complete list of appearances for the 2009 season:

April 11 - Zooperstars Appearance

April 12 - Easter Bunny Appearance

April 14 - Jerome Bettis Appearance

April 20 - Charlie T. Riverdog Guest Mascot

May 2 - Dave the Horn Guy Appearance

May 16 - Inflatamaniacs Appearance

May 23 - Rally Appearance

June 20 - George "The Animal" Steele Appearance

July 18 - Zooperstars Appearance

August 1 - Star Wars Characters Appearance

August 8 - Reggy Appearance

August 22 - Christopher Appearance

September 5 - Inflatamaniacs Appearance

Many of the popular weekly promotions are returning to BB&T Coastal field, assuring fans something to look forward to at the ballpark every night of the week. Mondays are "Mascot Mondays" when all mascots from the area have an open invitation to come entertain the fans including mascots of area sports teams, local restaurants, or theme parks, all friends of the fur are welcome to attend. On "Team Tuesdays" the Pelicans celebrate the players heading from the beach to the big leagues. The Pelicans will give away a series of posters on each Tuesday home game with autograph nights likely to accompany the poster giveaways. "Wee Wednesdays" means fans have a chance to win a Nintendo Wii. Each Wednesday home game fans can play home run derby on the Wii and enter to win a Wii that will be raffled off during the last regular season Wednesday home game. "Thirsty Thursdays" are back in 2009. Fans can get dollar draft beers from 5:30 - 7:30, enjoy live entertainment and enter to win weekly Surge concert tickets during every Thursday home game. Fans can enjoy a great lineup of giveaways on "Free Stuff Friday" when the Pelicans will be giving away something at the gates every Friday night the Pelicans are in town. A wide array of entertainers will entertain those in attendance on "Show Time Saturdays." The Pelicans will welcome back some repeat performers and welcome in some fresh new acts for the new season. Sundays are once again pre-game catch on the field and post-game fireworks. These fan favorites are a great way to wrap up an entertaining weekend and the ballpark.

Below is a complete list of weekly promotions for the 2009 season:

Monday: Mascot Mondays

Tuesday: Team Tuesdays

Wednesday: Wee Wednesdays

Thursday: Thirsty Thursdays

Friday: Free Stuff Friday

Saturday: Show Time Saturday

Sunday: Pre-game catch on the field and post-game fireworks

Pelicans single-game tickets, season tickets, mini-plans, flex books and group outings are all on sale now. For more information contact the Pelicans at (843) 918-6000 or toll-free at (877) 918-TIXX, visit the Pelicans Box Office at BB&T Coastal Field or log on to myrtlebeachpelicans.com. Tickets can also be purchased at Fan Fest being held at BB&T Coastal Field Saturday, March 7 beginning at 10 a.m.

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