EL1 Richmond Flying Squirrels

Squirrels To Light Up Memorial Day Weekend Twice

Published on May 26, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced today that they will be adding a second fireworks show to Memorial Day Weekend on Saturday, May 29th presented by Virginia 529 Savings Plan.

"One of the many ways we're celebrating this Virginia529 Day is with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, a team that stresses through its sport and community work the importance of hard work and goal setting to gain the skills and education necessary to enhance all our lives," said Mary G. Morris, Chief Executive Office of the Virginia College Savings Plan.

"The Virginia College Savings Plan's goal- on 529 Day and throughout the year - is to help more people plan and save in tax-advantaged programs for higher education at public and private technical schools, community colleges and universities in Virginia, across the country and around the world," Morris added.

Saturday night will also feature a special appearance from the Phillie Phanatic. The Phanatic, the official mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies and known for his zany antics, will be appearing at The Diamond for the only time this season.

The fireworks extravaganza will follow the game, immediately after Launch-a-Ball. Following the fireworks show, Kids 14 and under Run the Bases courtesy of RoomStore.

"Memorial Day is often times seen as the kick off to summer so it's a huge weekend around the Richmond area for families to spend time together and celebrate," said Flying Squirrels' Vice President & COO Todd "Parney" Parnell. "Fireworks are an important part to the weekend and now thanks to Virginia 529 Savings Plan, we can invite twice the fans to The Diamond to share that tradition with the Flying Squirrels."

Memorial Day Weekend kicks off on Friday, May 28th, when the Flying Squirrels return home to begin a four-game series against the Bowie Baysox. Friday night is Tattoo Night presented by Bank of America and Richmond area tattoo parlors; River City Tattoo, Lucky 13 Tattoo, and True Tattoo. The gates will open at 6:00 PM with pre-game entertainment provided by Tonic Jane. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM.

The celebration continues Saturday with the Phillie Phanatic and Fireworks, with gates opening at 5:00 PM and pre-game entertainment from the Brian C Band. Sunday will feature a Soccer Ball Giveaway presented by HCA Virginia Health System for the first 1,500 fans 14 and under. The gates will open at 5:00 PM with Butterfly McPeace and Radio Disney providing pre-game entertainment. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM.

The weekend will end in style on Monday night at 7:05 PM with a fireworks show following the game presented by AT&T! Gates will open at 6:00 PM and feature pre-game entertainment from the Center Stage Band.

Great seats still remain for Memorial Day Weekend. Tickets can be purchased today by visiting the team's ticket office at The Diamond, calling (804) 359-FUNN (3866), or logging on to SquirrelsBaseball.com.

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