Stampede to Celebrate Literacy and Dauphin County Library System's 100th Birthday
April 10, 2014 - Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL)
Harrisburg Stampede News Release
HARRISBURG, PA (April 10, 2014) - The Herd will look to rebound after a difficult road loss against the Nashville Venom last Saturday in Tennessee. On Friday, April 11, 2014 at 7pm, the Stampede will battle the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks in what will become a new PIFL in-state rivalry.
In keeping with the Herd's commitment to community, the team will feature several in-game promotions and activities in recognition of healthy living and literacy. Pregame festivities will include a Book Drive to benefit the Dauphin County Library System during the Give a Book, Get A Book Swap. All children attending the game may receive a book courtesy of Dauphin County Library System, Capital Blue Cross, and the American Literacy Corporation in addition to a DCLS birthday "goodie bag". The celebration will continue with a surprise presentation later in the evening.
PinnacleHealth will present the halftime entertainment featuring over 200 children performing a choreographed routine along with the Stampede Crush Dance Team. "A focal point in our partnership is working with the children in our communities to show fun ways to stay fit and get active. We feel that dancing is a great way to do just that," says Marques Colston, Stampede President and GM.
The game will wrap up with a postgame autograph session in the concourse, featuring select Stampede players and Crush Dance Team members.
Pregame Activities:
Free Stampede Rally Towel for the first 1,000 Fans! Free Dauphin County Library System Birthday Bash Goodie Bag! Children's health & wellness and literacy activities Special visits from the Stampede Mascot and a variety of characters
Halftime Activities
100th Birthday Bash and Birthday Sing-A-Long for Dauphin County Library System PinnacleHealth Flash Mob featuring 200 children HIA Airplane Toss
Kick off is set for 7:05pm. Doors for season ticket holders open at 5:45pm and 6:00pm for the general public. Tickets are available by visiting the Giant Center Box Office or calling (717) 534-3911 and also by visiting www.harrisburgstampede.com . Single game tickets are available for a little as $10.85!
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