World Famous Phillie Phanatic Appearance Tonight!

Summer is in full swing as the IronPigs return to Coca-Cola Park for eight games in eight days on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. This homestand features a ton of great giveaways and promotions, including the return of the Phillie Phanatic (Thursday, June 5), an appearance by Charlie Manuel (Saturday, June 7) and a Cesar Hernandez bobblehead giveaway (Monday, June 9). A full list of upcoming promotions is available here. 

Great seats are still available for all upcoming games and can be purchased in-person at Coca-Cola Park (Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), by calling (610) 841-PIGS (7447) or online by clicking here. Don't forget to inquire about some of our newest seating areas, including the "Hot Corner" and the "Bacon Strip", which offer IronPigs fans the most unique and distinctive seating and hospitality areas in all of Minor League Baseball.

Thursday's 7:05 p.m. game features an appearance by the World Famous Phillie Phanatic presented by Children's Hospital at Lehigh Valley Hospital. As part of the pre-game activities, the Children's Hospital at Lehigh Valley Hospital wants to know, "Are you a Phanatical Artist"?

This Community Canvas art contest is presented by Children's Hospital at Lehigh Valley Hospital, a partnership with Lehigh Valley Art Spark. Three students will be chosen during the pre-game and each child will be given a lunchbox full of supplies and 30 minutes to create a piece of artwork based on a particular healthy theme. The artwork will be voted on by the Phillie Phanatic and a winner will be announced during Thursday's game. In addition to the final art being displayed in a new Children's Hospital art gallery, the grand prize winner will win an IronPigs Ultimate Kids Experience prize package.

Thursday is also Ladies Night presented by Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays as gates open early at 5 p.m., for a pre-game Happy Hour featuring $1 hot dogs and $2 domestic drafts until 6 p.m.

Friday's IronPigs-Bats series finale at 7:05 p.m. features a Friday Night Fireworks display immediately following the game presented by Coors Light.

The IronPigs welcome the Indianapolis Indians to Coca-Cola Park for a four-game series beginning Saturday at 6:35 p.m. in a game that features an appearance by Charlie Manuel presented by Coordinated Health. More information on Manuel's appearance will be made available in the days leading up to this game.

The all-time winningest manager in Phillies history, Manuel completed a nearly nine-year run (2005-2013) in that position before moving into a different role with the organization. He was named senior advisor to the general manager in January. During his time as the club's manager, he led the Phillies to their first playoff appearance in 14 years in 2007, five straight division titles (2007-11), two National League pennants (2008-09) and one World Championship (2008).

Celebrate Ferrous' birthday on Sunday as the IronPigs and Bats play at 1:35 p.m. and the first 2,000 fans 17 and under receive a Cameron Rupp OYO construction toy. Sunday games are perfect for families as Tootsee the Clown entertains and offers free balloon art for children! Immediately following Sunday's game, all children 12 and under can show off their speed with Kids Run the Bases presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Monday's 7:05 p.m. game features a Cesar Hernandez bobblehead giveaway presented by Coca-Cola for the first 3,000 fans 18 and older. Prior to Monday's game there will also be a Morning Call pre-game autograph session with select IronPigs players (TBD) from 6 to 6:20 p.m. on the main concourse. 

The homestand concludes on Tuesday, June 10, with a Barbeque Set givewaway presented by Air Products for the first 3,000 fans 18 and older.

Fans are reminded that ther are three entry points for parking and are encouraged to use the Dauphin Street entrance when traveling from downtown Allentown. In addition to the Dauphin Street entrance, entry to Coca-Cola Park can be gained off American Parkway and Union Boulevard. Preferred/Handicapped Parking access is available via American Parkway only.

The cost of parking in Coca-Cola Park's "Pig Tail Porking Spaces" is $3 per vehicle for all IronPigs home games. 

Single-game tickets, mini-plan packages and group tickets for all IronPigs home games presented by Capital BlueCross, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Coca-Cola Park Ticket Office, online at www.ironpigsbaseball.com or by calling (610) 841-PIGS. 

Don't forget to ask about the four-person "islands" in the Red Robin Oasis located directly above the left field bullpens. Each island is covered underneath a thatched roof and includes a circular half-table, cocktail-style seating for the four fans in the party and wait service.