RubberDucks to host special "Fourth on the Field" event
(Akron, OH) June 18, 2015 -New this year, the Akron RubberDucks will be hosting a special "Fourth on the Field" event on Saturday, July 4, at Canal Park. The team will help Akron celebrate America's 239th birthday by showing the popular animated movie "Shrek" before the City of Akron fireworks show begins.
Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. with "Shrek" starting at 7:55 p.m. on the giant 26' x 68' HD video board, before the City of Akron fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. Families will be able to view the movie from the field or stands, and the fireworks show to follow. No outside food or beverages are permitted in the ballpark.
"We had a lot of positive feedback from the fans following the game and fireworks on the Fourth of July last year, so we wanted to find a fun way for families to come to downtown Akron to enjoy the evening and the city of Akron fireworks show," said RubberDucks General Manager Jim Pfander. "We want to thank the City of Akron for working with us to setup this great event, even though we don't have a home game that evening."
Tickets are $5 and children ages 3 and under enter for free, with proceeds benefiting Hattie Larlham. There is also a special $22 package which includes the movie, fireworks, a two-hour all-you-can-eat picnic, and a ticket to the CBS Sports Network-televised July 23 game vs. Altoona.
2015 Canal Park "Fourth on the Field"
When: Saturday, July 4 - Gates at 6:30 p.m.; "Shrek" at 7:55 p.m.; City of Akron fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
What: Showing of the movie "Shrek" on the giant 26'x68' HD video board, followed by the City of Akron fireworks show
Tickets: $5 general admission; $22 package, which includes two-hour all-you-can-eat picnic and July 23 game ticket
To purchase tickets, fans can stop by the Akron RubberDucks box office at Canal Park weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or call at 330-253-5151 or go to www.AkronRubberDucks.com.
The Akron RubberDucks are the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The 2015 season is its 19th since moving to Canal Park and its second since becoming the RubberDucks. For more information featuring the Akron RubberDucks, go to www.AkronRubberDucks.com or call 330-253-5151. The Akron RubberDucks are on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AkronRubberDucks and Twitter at @AkronRubberDuck.