EL1 Chesapeake Baysox

Santa Claus Is Coming To Bowie

Published on July 3, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release


BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie Baysox and The Salvation Army will host Christmas In July at Prince George's Stadium on Saturday, July 25, as the team takes on the Reading Phillies at 7:05 p.m. The event will feature holiday music and decorations, a jersey auction and a special appearance by Santa Claus and his elves.

The Baysox will take the field in one-of-a-kind Christmas jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game to benefit The Salvation Army. The jerseys are green with red sleeves and red numbers on the front and back. The front will also feature the Baysox script logo perched atop a candy cane. After the game, winning bidders will meet the players, have their jerseys signed and pose for photos with the player.

Fans are encouraged to bring toys to donate to The Salvation Army, and can also donate to the organization's Red Kettle in front of the stadium. The Red Kettle program started in 1891 and aided more than 5 million people during last year's holiday season.

The Salvation Army has worked in the D.C. area since 1885 and is considered one of the nation's most popular charities. Last year, the National Capital Area Command helped provide food for the hungry, companionship to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter for the homeless, opportunities for underprivileged children and relief for disaster victims. For more information on the National Capital Area Command please visit www.salarmydc.org.

The stadium will enchant fans with Christmas decorations on the concourse and the video board will feature holiday movie clips. Christmas carols will pour through stadium speakers and younger fans can meet Santa Claus and his elves. Santa, the elves and the Baysox lovable mascot Louie will be available for pictures throughout the game.

As fans arrive at the ballpark, they will be handed a candy cane and be dazzled by Christmas music performed in front of the stadium, courtesy of Brass of the Potomac. The band will also perform the national anthem before the game. Brass of the Potomac features 30 professional musicians from around the Washington D.C. metro area and pulls its talent from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force. For more information on the band, fans can visit www.brassofthepotomac.com.

The Baysox 17th season as the class AA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles is underway! Check out www.baysox.com to see all that's going on at the stadium this year, and don't miss a moment of the action as the Baysox attempt to bring home their first Eastern League championship. Individual game tickets and ticket packages are available now at www.baysox.com or by calling the Baysox box office at (301) 464-4865.

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