Shorebirds Schedule 14 Fireworks Shows
SALISBURY, Md. -- The Delmarva Shorebirds, Class "A" Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, will light up the skies over Arthur W. Perdue Stadium 14 times during the 2015 season.
Every Saturday home date will feature a post-game pyrotechnic display, while a number of select Friday home games will also feature shows.
The first fireworks show of the season, brought to you by WAWA, is scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at 7:05 p.m. when the Shorebirds take on the Greensboro Grasshoppers.
"Our fireworks shows have become must see events for this community, and we're excited to bring 14 to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium this year," Shorebirds general manager Chris Bitters said. "Our fireworks company, Fireworks Extravaganza, does an outstanding job of putting on entertaining shows for fans of all ages"
The firework displays will be scheduled to begin shortly after the final out of the game. The fireworks schedule is detailed below. All games begin at 7:05 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, April 11 (presented by WAWA)
Saturday, April 25 (presented by Dr. Susan Vickers at Seaside Smiles)
Saturday, May 9
Saturday, May 30
Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 13 (6:35 p.m.)
Saturday, June 27
Friday, July 3 (6:35 p.m., presented by Preston Automotive Group & Pittsville Ford)
Friday, July 17
Saturday, July 18
Saturday, August 1 (presented by Mountaire Farms)
Saturday, August 15
Saturday, August 22
Saturday August 29
Season ticket and group outing packages are currently on sale for the 2015 season. The Shorebirds offer full season tickets, half season tickets, a 22-game plan and a 12-game plan along with a number of opportunities for groups to enjoy a night out at the ballpark. To secure your seat(s), call 410-219-3112.
Delmarva Shorebirds
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The Delmarva Shorebirds are the Class "A" Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The Shorebirds are owned by 7th Inning Stretch, L.P., the same company that owns the Stockton Ports of the California League and the Everett AquaSox of the Northwest League. In 2014, 212,012 fans came to Shorebirds games. The Shorebirds were the proud hosts of the 2011 South Atlantic League "Strike Out Hunger" All-Star Game presented by Perdue that drew 7,410 fans.
The Shorebirds celebrated 19-years of professional baseball on the Eastern Shore in 2014. During the 2009 season, the Shorebirds finished with an average attendance of 3,567 fans, the largest average since the 2002 season. In 2007, The Shorebirds had the top attendance based on market size in Minor League Baseball(tm), according to Sports Business Journal (Aug. 2008). In 2010, more than 6,000 fans packed Arthur W. Perdue Stadium nine times including a season high of 8,993 fans on August 7th. In 2014, the Shorebirds welcomed 16 crowds of over 5,000 fans.
The Shorebirds were established in 1996 by an investor team headed by legendary chicken company owner, the late Frank Perdue. The Shorebirds have called Arthur W. Perdue home ever since. For more information about the Delmarva Shorebirds call 410-219-3112 or visit www.theshorebirds.com.