Threshers Celebrate Independence Day
July 1, 2009 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Clearwater Threshers News Release
Clearwater, FL- The Clearwater Threshers announce their sixth annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Bright House Field. The post-game fireworks show is scheduled for Friday, July 3rd following the Threshers versus Dunedin Blue Jays game.
This year's show features a 16-minute Fireworks and Video presentation, titled "A Tribute to America". The fireworks will commence immediately after the conclusion of the game, and "will be a little different, with some unique fireworks throughout the show," commented Threshers General Manager John Timberlake.
Pre-game activities include the USSOCOM Para-Commandos parachuting with the first pitch, clowns and face painting in the Kids Zone.
Fridays are St. Petersburg Times Family Night at Bright House Field. For $25 fans receive 4 Field Box seats, 4 Hot dogs, 4 Sodas, and 4 Bags of chips. This special offer must be purchased in person at the box office with the coupon or portion of the St. Petersburg Times newspaper. Quantities are limited.
Record attendance has been recorded each of the past two years at the July 3rd game including 9,090 last season. The Threshers expect the same this year and recommend purchasing and picking up tickets in advance to avoid the lines. The main ticket office is located off North Old Coachman Road and is open Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm. Gates open at 5:30 pm and the first pitch is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
Tickets are on sale at the Threshers box office, by phone at 727-467-4457 and on line at www.ThreshersBaseball.com.
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