Dayton Dragons and Resonant Sciences Partner to Celebrate America 250 June 30 through July 5

Dayton, Ohio – The Dayton Dragons and Resonant Sciences have teamed up to celebrate 250 years of America all week long at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. Each game against the Lansing Lugnuts from June 30 – July 5 will feature exciting moments, activities, and opportunities for each fan to join the party.

During the upcoming homestand there will be patriotic Dragons fun including the Green Team and mascots Heater, Gem, and Blaze, inflatable displays, face painting, patriotic merchandise, activities for kids, and more! Each fan entering the gate will also receive a PlayBall! program featuring a patriotic coloring contest winner presented by Resonant Sciences.

To go along with the celebration fans can purchase the exclusive “1776 Ticket Package” valid for the homestand. Reserved stadium tickets in this package will be locked in at the great price of only $17.76 and fans will receive a limited-edition Dragons hat.

The July 4 game also features two exciting opportunities for single-game ticket purchases in the Dragons all-inclusive spaces in the South Dayton Toyota Diamond Club and the Kona Big Wave Dragons Lair.

Learn more and buy tickets at daytondragons.com/usa.

Highlights from each date include:

June 30 (Gates at 6:00 pm, first pitch at 7:05 pm)

• Patriotic Chalk Artist LIVE inside the main gates
• Reds Hall of Fame and Museum Artifact Display and Merchandise
• Cincinnati Red Stockings Vintage Player Appearances
• Armstrong Air and Space Museum Display
• National Anthem performed by The Royer Family
• Honor guard presented by Washington Township Fire Department
• God Bless America performed by Pyper Sharkins

July 1 (Gates at 6:00 pm, first pitch at 7:05 pm)

• Classic American Cars from America’s Packard Museum
• Dayton Mobile DJ
• US Air Force Recruiting
• Wild Dayton: Animal Encounter
• National Anthem performed by Centerville Community Chorus
• Honor guard presented by 4^th LE Military Police Charlie Company Color Guard
• God Bless America performed by Michael Williams
• Military Swear-in Ceremony

July 2 (Gates at 6:00 pm, first pitch at 7:05 pm)

• Classic American Cars from America’s Packard Museum
• National Anthem performed by Vocalight
• Honor guard presented by 4^th LE Military Police Charlie Company Color Guard
• United States Naturalization Ceremony
• God Bless America performed by Vocalight
• Dream Big Award presented by CYMI Holdings honoring The Neon

July 3 (Gates at 6:00 pm, first pitch at 7:05 pm)

• Photo Opportunity featuring patriotic décor at the main gates
• Heidelberg Distributing Beer Truck & Activation
• National Anthem performed by Dayton Philharmonic Vocal Ensemble
• Honor guard presented by Sons of the American Revolution
• God Bless America
• Community All-Stars presented by Flying Ace Express Car Wash honoring The Noble Circle Project
• City of Dayton “Lights in Flight” Fireworks (outside of the stadium beginning at 10 pm)

July 4 (Gates at 6:00 pm, first pitch at 7:05 pm) featuring FIREWORKS after the game!

• Photo Opportunity featuring patriotic décor at the main gates
• Dayton Mobile DJ
• Heidelberg Distributing Beer Truck & Activation
• National Anthem performed by Troy Christian High School Choir
• Honor guard presented by Wright Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard
• Dove release
• God Bless America performed by Zach Nelson
• Hometown Heroes Program presented by Dayton Development Coalition, Reynolds and Reynolds, HII Mission Technologies, Synergy Building Systems, and HNB: honoring Volunteers of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
• Fireworks presented by Resonant Sciences

July 5 (Gates OPEN EARLY at 11:00 am, first pitch at 1:05 pm)

• Photo Opportunity featuring patriotic décor at the main gates

• Vintage Baseball Game beginning at 11:30 am: Dayton Clodbusters vs. Champion City Reapers

• Wright B Flyer Display on the plaza

• “48 Key Band Organ” Vintage Musical Truck on the plaza

• Ceremonial First Pitch by Chantae McMillan (US Olympian)

• National Anthem performed by Chantel Eurich

• God Bless America performed by Felita LaRock

• Purple Heart Recipient Recognition in game

*Please note the daily schedule of America 250 events are subject to change.