Indians to Host Series of Community Nights at Victory Field
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians today announced the organization will host eight Community Nights at Victory Field during the 2024 season. Three new Community Nights are scheduled, including Jewish Community Night in partnership with Chabad Lubavitch of Indiana and Jewish Community Center Indianapolis on Tuesday, July 9, Pride Night in
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians today announced the organization will host eight Community Nights at Victory Field during the 2024 season. Three new Community Nights are scheduled, including Jewish Community Night in partnership with Chabad Lubavitch of Indiana and Jewish Community Center Indianapolis on Tuesday, July 9, Pride Night in partnership with Indy Pride and Stonewall Sports Indianapolis on Friday, July 12, and Stand Up To Cancer Night on Friday, Aug. 30.
“Victory Field is a gathering place for family, friends and communities to unite through the game of baseball,” said Randy Lewandowski, Indianapolis Indians president and general manager. “Community Nights can help educate our fans, raise awareness for impactful causes and recognize communities making a difference in our society.”
The full lineup of Community Nights is listed below:
Friday, May 17 – Native American Heritage Night presented by the Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana
The Indians and Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana forged a partnership prior to the 2023 season, which includes a land acknowledgment read before every Indians home game. Native American Heritage Night gives the Miami Nation an opportunity to perform smudge and drum ceremonies, educate fans in attendance and have its veterans recognized. Fans can enjoy fireworks after the game.
Monday, May 27 – Memorial Day presented by INvets
The Indians will remember those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice. The Dollar Menu presented by Eisenberg will be in effect, fans can bid on specialty Memorial Day jerseys worn by the Indians during the game with proceeds benefiting Indianapolis Indians Charities, and there will be postgame fireworks.
Friday, May 31 – First Responders Night presented by Citizens Energy Group and QSource
The Indians will recognize central Indiana first responders, and first responder vehicles will be on display. Fans can also learn about first responder jobs and enjoy postgame fireworks.
Saturday, June 22 – Negro Leagues Night presented by the Indiana Civil Rights Commission
The Indians will pay tribute to the rich history of the Negro Leagues in Indianapolis by wearing Indianapolis Clowns jerseys and caps during the game. Fans can bid on the specialty jerseys with all proceeds benefiting Indianapolis Indians Charities. The Clowns were once managed by Hall of Famer and Indianapolis native Oscar Charleston.
Vanessa Rose, granddaughter of Hall of Famer Norman “Turkey” Stearnes who played 19 seasons in the Negro Leagues with the Detroit Stars, Chicago American Giants, Philadelphia Stars and Kansas City Monarchs, will be in attendance. Clips from her podcast “Reclaimed: The Forgotten League” produced by ABC News will run in-park throughout the game.
Tuesday, July 9 – Jewish Community Night in partnership with Chabad Lubavitch of Indiana and Jewish Community Center Indianapolis
The Indians will welcome the Jewish community of central Indiana to Victory Field. Former Indian Ryan Lavarnway, who played for Israel in the 2017 World Baseball Classic qualifier and tournament, the 2020 Summer Olympics and the 2023 World Baseball Classic, will be in attendance to throw a ceremonial first pitch, meet fans in-game for autographs and highlight his book “Baseball and Belonging.”
Friday, July 12 – Pride Night in partnership with Indy Pride and Stonewall Sports Indianapolis
The Indians proudly use the game of baseball to bring communities together. Pride Night will highlight and embrace the LGBTQ community with a focus on creating an environment where everyone feels welcome at Victory Field. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive an Indians Pride Koozie giveaway, and fans can also enjoy postgame fireworks.
Bryan Ruby, a former minor league ballplayer who is now a country music songwriter and founded the nonprofit Proud To Be In Baseball, will perform pregame on the concourse before singing the national anthem.
Friday, Aug. 2 – Faith & Fellowship Night
Fans can enjoy a pregame Q&A segment with Indians players who will share stories about their faith journey. Fireworks will follow the game.
Friday, Aug. 30 – Stand Up To Cancer Night
The Indians will honor cancer survivors from across central Indiana. There will also be an in-game moment where Indians fans, players and coaches will honor loved ones affected by cancer. Fans can enjoy fireworks after the game.
Single-game tickets are available for the entire season. For more on the Indians, visit IndyIndians.com or contact the Victory Field Box Office at (317) 269-3545 or [email protected].