Volcanoes Stadium to host Drive-In Fireworks on New Year’s Eve!
KEIZER, OR – “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around and we are happy to be able to provide that,” said Volcanoes’ CEO Mickey Walker. “It’s time to put 2020 behind us and look forward to 2021! We want to provide something Fun and safe for families to
KEIZER, OR – “The community needs something to enjoy and rally around and we are happy to be able to provide that,” said Volcanoes’ CEO Mickey Walker. “It’s time to put 2020 behind us and look forward to 2021! We want to provide something Fun and safe for families to do and everyone loves fireworks!”
The Stadium’s first-ever New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show is set for Thursday, Dec. 31. Stadium gates will open at 7:30 p.m., show to begin 9 p.m. Space is LIMITED due to COVID-19 protocol. “We thought recognizing the 9:00pm ball drop on the East Coast with our Fireworks shoot would provide the best opportunity for families to enjoy the event,” said Walker.
Tickets are available ($20 per vehicle), and need to be purchased in advance, online at volcanoesbaseball.com. Admission ticket is good for a passenger vehicle with up to eight (8) people. Additional ticket(s) need to be purchased for vehicles with more than 8 people. For example, a 24-passenger van would require 3 tickets.
- Questions? Call Volcanoes Stadium at (503) 390-2225
- New Year’s Eve Drive-In Fireworks: Click Here to Purchase
Drive-In Fireworks Protocol
Tickets must be pre-purchased and shown at gate for admission. Vehicle spaces will be limited. Staff will direct parking.
Taller Vehicles (Trucks, Vans, RV’s) that would limit site lines of lower vehicles will be parked towards the back of the parking lot to assure viewing for all
Event Rules:
- Maximum Parking Lot Speed 5 MPH
- Vehicle must stay in assigned parking spot
- Guests must stay within the passenger compartment of the vehicle
- Guests may not place any object outside of a vehicle that may obstruct the view of other guests
- Headlights, parking lights, and interior lights must remain off while parked
- No excessive noise allowed that would impair the hearing of other guest
- Drugs, Alcoholic Beverages, Smoking or vaping of any substance is prohibited
- Personal food and drink is allowed
- Guests must take all trash with them
- No exit and return to event is allowed
- Sale of goods or services by guests is prohibited
- Cooking, grilling, or other food preparation is prohibited
- Pets are not permitted (services animals are permitted – but must remain inside vehicle)
- Should this event be canceled for any reason – there are no refunds -- a makeup event would be scheduled
Parking Lot and Stadium Building Lights will be off prior to event and on at conclusion of event.
Failure to follow Event Rules or staff instructions will be cause for removal from event or police action. RESTROOMS AND CONCESSIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE EVENT. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
Admission ticket is good for a passenger vehicle with up to eight (8) people. Additional ticket(s) need to be purchased for vehicles with more than 8 people. For example, a 24-passenger van would require 3 tickets.
Attendees voluntarily assumes all risks and dangers of personal injury as a result of attending the event.
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