FAN GUIDE: Bisons July 3rd Event

The Western New York summer tradition has returned! Everyone's favorite way to celebrate our great country's birthday is set for Wednesday, July 3rd at Coca-Cola Field. It's once again time for the 19th Annual KeyBank Independence Eve Celebration with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus and the largest Fireworks show of the year as the Bisons host the Rochester Red Wings (6:05 p.m.).

Here are the who, what, where and hows…everything you need to know for this must-attend event.

Are there still tickets remaining?
Yes…for now! The Bisons announced that there are only 3,000 individual tickets remaining for the July 3rd event. Tickets are just $24.00 and can be purchased by CLICKING HERE, going to the Coca-Cola Field Box Office or calling THE-HERD at (716) 843-4373.

If you were hoping to get a Bisons BPO 4-Pack, you are too late! There are no more BPO 4-Packs remaining for the event.

What time do gates open? When does the BPO start?
All Coca-Cola Field gates will open at the special time of 4:30 p.m. First pitch between the Bisons and the Rochester Red Wings is set for 6:05 p.m. The BPO will take the stage shortly after the game's final out is recorded.

As for the Fireworks…just listen for the world famous Stars & Stripes Forever march!

Will Call
There should be a great crowd at Coca-Cola Field on Wednesday night, so if you are planning on using ballpark Will Call, we encourage you to come as early as possible to get your tickets. Even better, the Coca-Cola Field Box office will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. If you can, get your tickets ahead of time so you don't miss any of the fun.

BPO Playlist
As you enter the ballpark, make sure you pick up the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra & Chorus playlist. This way, you can follow along with all the great music during the post-game concert. THE BPO has great tributes planned for The Beatles, Aladdin, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr. and of course, military tributes!

Don't want to wait for all the details? CLICK HERE to read about this year's show.

I've got my BPO 4-Pack, where do I get my food
Lucky for you, you picked up your BPO 4-Pack while there were still some left. And with your tickets, you should have received a coupon for your Sahlen's Hot Dog and your Coca-Cola soft drink.

If that's what all you plan on getting, don't wait in the normal concession lines. The Bisons will have special Coupon Redemption Areas set up in the concourse by sections 118 (1B side), 121 (3B side), 205 (club level) and the Washington St. Gate.

The Stars & Stripes Cap
The Bisons players will once again sport a special Stars & Stripes Cap for the annual July 3rd event. Like what you see on the field? You can pick up your own fitted cap at the Batter's Box Gift Shop or the Bisons Team Shop that night for only $31.99.

This year, proceeds of the sale of the cap will go to Welcome Back Veterans, an organization that provides vital treatment for our veterans and their families.

Make your July 3rd Tee a 'Tribute Tee'
The Bisons will have a special Limited Edition Bisons Independence Eve T-Shirt available for only $15.00 for adults and $12.00 for children. You can pick yours up at either the Batter's Box Gift Shop or the Bisons Team Shop.

NEW THIS YEAR, you can turn your t-shirt into a 'Tribute Tee.' This year's Independence Eve T-shirt can be customized on the back to pay tribute to the servicemen or servicewomen in your life that have helped protect this great nation. Customizations are just $10.00 and will be returned to you within 1-2 weeks.

Bring out the lights
When the lights go out and the band comes out, you can help make Coca-Cola Field glow in the dark! Special red, white and blue glow bands, wands, necklaces and more will be on sale outside the Bisons Team Shop on the first base side of the ballpark.

-the herd-