ValleyCats Independence Day Celebration, Two Fireworks Shows this Weekend
Published on July 1, 2026 under Frontier League (FL)
Tri-City ValleyCats News Release
TROY, NY - The Tri-City ValleyCats return to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium for a three-game series celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States of America this weekend, from Friday, July 3, through Sunday, July 5.
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The ValleyCats will host the Brockton Rox for a doubleheader on Friday, with gates opening at 4 p.m. and first pitch scheduled for 5 p.m. for the twin 7-innings games. Postgame fireworks presented by Upstate New York Toyota will follow Game Two.
The teams come back for a full nine-inning game on Saturday, July 4, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. for the 6:30 p.m. first pitch. Postgame fireworks are also on tap for the USA's birthday.
The weekend culminates with a second doubleheader on Sunday, July 5. Gates open for the Sunday Funday presented by Highmark BSNENY at 1:30 p.m. with reading sessions with ValleyCats players and an on-field catch for families leading into first pitch at 3 p.m. Children of all ages can run the bases postgame.
After an off-day on Monday, July 6, the ValleyCats host the Trois-Rivières Aigles for a three-game series next week from Tuesday, July 7, through Thursday, July 9. The Wednesday, July 8 game is Military and Veterans Appreciation Night, where all active and retired military members can enjoy the game for free. The Thursday, July 9 game features postgame fireworks.
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