Richmond continues two-week stretch at home against Altoona

The Flying Squirrel are keeping the FUNN rolling for the second half of a two-week stretch at home against the Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The six-game series vs. Eastern League Southwest Division rivals runs from Tuesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 9.

The series features a pair of In-Your-Face Fireworks shows, Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond Night, a youth replica jersey giveaway and more! Fans can purchase tickets online here, by phone at 804-359-3866 or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.

The full promotional schedule for the week is listed below:

Tuesday, June 4 vs. Altoona Curve: Mardi Gras Party and Scott’s Addition Community Night

6:35 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

The Flying Squirrels are celebrating Fat Tuesday in June with food, drinks and music as part of a summer Mardi Gras celebration all night long.

• The Flying Squirrels are serving up a special happy hour for Mardi Gras! Sip on $2 domestic drafts from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 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.
• Come early to enjoy Mardi Gras music on the stage, performed by the Flying Squirrels’ own Batter Up Brass Band.
• Flying Squirrels Mardi Gras Party and Scott’s Addition Community Night is presented by NOVEL Scott’s Addition
• It’s also the next Silver Squirrels game. Fans age 55 and older are eligible to join the Silver Squirrels club presented by OrthoVirginia and receive member benefits including tickets to every Tuesday home game, an exclusive T-shirt and a concession voucher. Learn more about the Silver Squirrels

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Wednesday, June 5 vs. Altoona Curve: Wine & K-9s with Reading Night

6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:00 p.m. | Tickets

The Flying Squirrels recognize students throughout Central Virginia who successfully completed the Go Nuts for Reading Program presented by M&T Bank.

• Pregame Reading Night parade begins at 5:15 p.m. Students must be in line by 5:45 p.m. to participate.
• Enjoy $5 glasses of wine and $6 wine slushies from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Wine Cart located on the main concourse across from Gilbane Fan Services.
• Dogs admitted for FREE in sections 101-103, 201-203 and first base General Admission. Please request a dog-friendly section if accompanied by a pet.

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Thursday, June 6 vs. Altoona Curve: In-Your-Face Fireworks, NINJAGO Play Like a Ninja and Lacrosse Night

6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

NINJAGO Play Like a Ninja event is packed with ninja, LEGO building, photo opps and more!

• Check out the LEGO NINJAGO event on the stage.
• Stick around for In-Your-Face Fireworks from up close and inside the fences following the game.
• Watch LEGO NINJAGO shorts throughout the game and before fireworks.
• Lacrosse teams from across RVA will participate in a pregame parade around the warning track.
• In-Your-Face Fireworks, NINJAGO Play Like a Ninja and Lacrosse Night is presented by LEGO.

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Friday, June 7 vs. Altoona Curve: Pride Night and Pride Pennant Giveaway

6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

Baseball is for ALL! Join the Flying Squirrels and Virginia Pride for the fifth annual Pride Night at The Diamond.

• The first 1,000 fans of all ages will go home with a Flying Squirrels Pride pennant.
• Swing by the Virginia Pride table to grab some Pride giveaway items like flags, necklaces, sunglasses and more.
• Come early for a pregame performance on the stage by DJ Amy Alderman.
• Enjoy the best Happy Hour in RVA! Sip on $2 domestic drafts from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 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.
• Flying Squirrels Pride Night and Pride pennant giveaway is presented by CarMax.

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Saturday, June 8 vs. Altoona Curve: Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond Night and In-Your-Face Fireworks

6:05 p.m. | Gates 5:00 p.m. | Tickets

Rep your favorite Marvel Super Hero for Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond Night!

• The Flying Squirrels will wear special “Marvel-ized” jerseys on the field.
• Watch out for special appearances from Spider-Man and Iron Man.
• In-Your-Face Fireworks from up close and inside the fences to follow the game.

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Sunday, June 9 vs. Altoona Curve: Sunday Kids Club Day with Youth Replica Jersey Giveaway

1:35 p.m. | Gates 12:30 p.m. | Tickets

One of the best giveaways of the year is here! All the youngest Squirrels fans can look like the pros with their own replica jersey.

• The first 1,000 fans ages 14 and younger will receive a red replica jersey, sizes YXS-YXL.
• Members of the Squirrel Tails Kids Club presented by Atlantic Union Bank get in FREE! The Squirrel Tails Kids Club is free to join for children ages 14 and under and includes a General Admission ticket voucher to all Sunday home games. Click here to register.
• All fans are invited to bring their gloves and play catch on the field from 12:45-1:05 p.m.
• Kids ages 14 and under can run the bases following the game presented by Richmond Family Magazine. Kids can line up to run the bases outside the Squirrels Nest Team Store at the end of the first-base side of the main concourse. Parents and guardians are allowed to accompany their children onto the field and meet them as they cross home plate.
• Flying Squirrels youth replica jersey giveaway is presented by the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.