Pelicans release jam-packed promotional schedule
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (March 2, 2016) - After consecutive record-setting seasons in attendance, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans are thrilled to announce a jam-packed promotional schedule in 2016. A mix of theme nights, giveaways and appearances, plus the return of $2sday Brewsdays, Wiener Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Local Appreciation Saturdays promises to make the upcoming season at TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark a memorable experience for fans of all ages.
The Pelicans are bringing back a number of weekly theme nights that have become traditions on the Grand Strand. All Tuesdays are once again "$2sday Brewsdays" with $2.00 craft draught beers served from 6:00-8:00 p.m. "Wiener Wednesdays" mean all Wednesday home contests feature buy one, get one free Hebrew National hot dogs all game long. "Thirsty Thursdays" also return in 2016, with $1.00 Bud and Bud Light draughts and $2.00 cans from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Returning for a third straight season are "Locals Appreciation Saturdays," in which locals can receive $3.00 off Grand Strand Reserved and Reserved Box tickets by showing a local ID when purchasing tickets to Saturday games. A new addition to "Locals Appreciation Saturdays" this season will be postgame fireworks.
Postgame Fireworks shows, always a favorite of the Pelicans' promotional calendar, are back in full force, with 20 dates over the course of the season. Eleven East Coast Pyrotechnics Fireworks Extravaganza shows take place in June and July, with a celebration of America's independence on July 2 and 3.
Weekend games at TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark will also feature "Embrace Veterans Saturdays," in which the Pelicans will celebrate Korean War Veterans of the Grand Strand, courtesy of Embrace Hospice. "Family Sundays" also invite all fans for a pre-game on-field catch.
"Backpack Buddies Mondays" will also return in 2016 courtesy of McDonald's. All fans who donate an item from the approved Backpack Buddies Donation List (available here) will receive half price admission. All fans can also participate in a pre-game autograph session before every Monday-Saturday home game for 15 minutes after the gates open. And following all 70 home games, kids 12 & under can run the bases.
The season starts off with a bang on Thursday, April 7, with a magnet schedule giveaway before the 7:05 p.m. game and the spectacular East Coast Pyrotechnics Fireworks Extravaganza following immediately afterwards. The Pelicans will celebrate Superhero Night with special appearances throughout the game on April 8, before they make one last nod to their 2015 championship campaign with a Carolina League Championships Replica Ring Giveaway on Saturday, April 9. Saturday's contest will also precede another East Coast Pyrotechnics Fireworks Extravaganza. The Pelicans close out their opening series on Sunday, April 10, with Youth League Day featuring a Bat Bag Giveaway courtesy of Angelo's Steak & Pasta.
The third annual Military Appreciation Night & Military Card Set Giveaway, courtesy of Embrace Hospice, is set for May 21. Also returning are Splash's Birthday & Bike Giveaway (April 23), Bark in the Park (April 29 & August 19) and Christmas Vacation Night (June 4).
On June 26, the Pelicans will host Faith & Family Night with seven-time All-Star and two-time MVP Dale Murphy. Other theme nights include Star Wars Night (April 22), Myrtle Beach Mermen Night & Replica Jersey Giveaway (July 21), Clemson Night July 23), University of South Carolina Night (August 6), Old School Hip Hop Night featuring a postgame DJ session with Biz Markie (August 11), Coastal Carolina University & Animal House Toga Party Night (August 18) and Pink in the Park (August 21).
Here's a brief video that summarizes the Pelicans' 2016 promotions. A list of the full promotional schedule can be found here.
The 2016 season will be the 18th season for the Pelicans franchise and second as the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. For information on tickets to see the Pelicans in 2016, please call (843) 918-6000, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.MyrtleBeachPelicans.com.
ABOUT THE PELICANS: The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Chicago Cubs and play their home games at TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The park has ranked in the top eight in all of Minor League Baseball by Stadium Journey in each of the last five seasons. The same publication also placed the Pelicans in the Top 100 Stadium Experiences in all of sports in each of the last five years and the best in the Carolina League for five straight seasons as well. In May 2015, TicketReturn.Com Field at Pelicans Ballpark won the 2015 TripAdvisor.com Certificate of Excellence award. The Pelicans are the defending Mills Cup Champions, winning the title in 2015 as well as 2000 and co-Mills Cup championship honors in the inaugural 1999 season. The Pelicans have made nine postseason appearances behind 11 half-season Southern Division championships, including the first half of the 2015 season, as well as five Southern Division titles, most recently in 2015. For more information on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, please contact the Pelicans at (843) 918-6000 or emailing [email protected].