Series Preview: Squirrels celebrate Independence Week with fireworks galore
The Flying Squirrels play their first home series of the season's second half against the Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, July 4 through Sunday, July 9. Richmond and Bowie have already met twice this season – all at Prince George's Stadium – with the Squirrels taking
The Flying Squirrels play their first home series of the season's second half against the Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, July 4 through Sunday, July 9. Richmond and Bowie have already met twice this season – all at Prince George's Stadium – with the Squirrels taking seven of the first 12 games between the two clubs.
This six-game set kicks off with a sold-out Independence Day celebration at The Diamond and continues with multiple fireworks shows Thursday, July 6 and Saturday, July 8. The series will also feature an acrobatic dog show, tie-dye tank top giveaway and youth T-shirt giveaway!
Fans can purchase tickets online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels offices.
The full promotional schedule for the homestand is listed below:
Tuesday, July 4 vs. Bowie Baysox
6:35 PM First Pitch | 5 PM Gates | SOLD OUT
Fourth of July at The Diamond is a Richmond tradition like none other! This year marks the 13th consecutive season the Flying Squirrels have sold out their annual Independence Day game, which will feature the largest fireworks show of the year presented by Chick-fil-A and Abilene Motor Express.
It's also another Silver Squirrels game! Fans 55 and older are eligible to join the Silver Squirrels presented by OrthoVirginia and receive exclusive member benefits such as tickets to every Tuesday regular season home game, a Silver Squirrels T-shirt, a voucher for 10 free food items, and more. CLICK HERE for more information.
Wednesday, July 5 vs. Bowie Baysox
6:35 PM First Pitch | 5:30 PM Gates | TICKETS
A rescheduled appearance from June 21, the Flying Squirrels will welcome the high-flying, frisbee-catching canines the Dynamo Dogs for performances throughout the game! All dogs are admitted free every Wednesday regular season home game. Please request a dog-friendly section if accompanied by a pet.
Fans can also enjoy $5 glasses of wine and $6 wine slushies from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Wine Cart located on the main concourse across from Gilbane Fan Services.
Thursday, July 6 vs. Bowie Baysox
6:35 PM First Pitch | 5:30 PM Gates | TICKETS
If you weren't able to get tickets to see fireworks on July 4, you get a second chance two days later with a postgame In-Your-Face Fireworks show presented by the YMCA.
It's also UVA Night with special appearances by Cavman and the University of Virginia cheerleaders. Students, faculty and staff can get $5 General Admission tickets simply by presenting a valid UVA ID at any ticket booth outside the front gates. Additionally, fans can show their support for the Squirrels and the 'Hoos by sporting limited-edition orange and navy gear available at the Squirrels Nest Team Store.
Friday, July 7 vs. Bowie Baysox
6:35 PM First Pitch | 5:30 PM Gates | TICKETS
Arrive early and groove to some classic jam band tunes by HashLight! The first 1,000 fans ages 15 and older will go home with a tie-dye tank top (sizes S - XXXL) courtesy of your Richmond Area Honda Dealers.
Fans can enjoy happy hour drink specials from 5:30-7:30 PM including $2 12-ounce domestic beers at all lower concession stands, upper concourse beer carts and the Budweiser Thirsty Acorn. $2 Pepsi fountain sodas are also available at the Papa Johns stand on the main concourse.
Saturday, July 8 vs. Bowie Baysox
6:05 PM First Pitch | 5:00 PM Gates | TICKETS
Have FUNN and GLOW nuts with the Flying Squirrels' second-ever Glow Night! The first 2,500 fans of all ages will go home with a glowing foam finger. Then, stick around to make The Diamond glow during postgame In-Your-Face Fireworks courtesy of Duke’s Mayo.
Sunday, July 9 vs. Bowie Baysox
1:35 PM First Pitch | 12:30 PM Gates | TICKETS
The Independence Week celebration concludes with a youth patriotic sweet treat T-shirt giveaway to the first 1,000 kids ages 14 and younger (sizes YS - YXL) courtesy of Lidl.
Families are invited to play catch on the field before every Sunday home game courtesy of Nesquik. Fans can access the field through Section 107-108 gate from 12:45-1:00 PM.
Then after the game, kids 14 and younger can run the bases thanks to Richmond Family Magazine. Line up outside the Squirrels Nest Team Store immediately following the game. Parents and guardians will be permitted on the field with their kids and can meet them at home plate after they run the bases.
For tickets or more information, visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, call 804-359-FUNN (3866) or stop by the Flying Squirrels offices at The Diamond.