Series Preview: Red, White and BOOM! Celebrate Independence Day at The Diamond!
Start your Independence Day celebration early at The Diamond next week! The Flying Squirrels are facing off against the Chesapeake Baysox for three games at The Diamond from July 1 to July 3 and will then head to Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Md. to finish the six-game series at
Start your Independence Day celebration early at The Diamond next week! The Flying Squirrels are facing off against the Chesapeake Baysox for three games at The Diamond from July 1 to July 3 and will then head to Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Md. to finish the six-game series at the home of the Baysox. The Chesapeake Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, finished the first half of the season 31-36.
The series kicks off with the return of the Richmond Virginians on-field look and then heats up with a pair of fireworks shows and an Independence Day celebration on July 3.
Fans can purchase tickets online here, by phone at 804-359-3866 or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
The full promotional schedule for the series is listed below:
Tuesday, July 1 vs. Chesapeake Baysox: Richmond Virginians Night
6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:30 p.m. | Tickets
The Flying Squirrels are celebrating the legacy of the Richmond Virginians, who played in Richmond from 1954-1964.
The team will wear Richmond Virginians-inspired jerseys on the field! Richmond Virginians merchandise is available in the Squirrels Nest Team Store, both in person and online here. Game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off the benefit Flying Squirrels Charities until 9 p.m. on July 1 here.
Come early to check out the Virginians exhibit on the stage, complete with artifacts, information and more!
Richmond Virginians Night is presented by the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Wednesday, July 2 vs. Chesapeake Baysox: JMU Night with In-Your-Face Fireworks
6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:30 p.m. | Tickets
It’s your night JMU Dukes! Rock your purple and gold for a FUNN Night at The Diamond.
Students or faculty from JMU can present their college ID for a $5 General Admission ticket while supplies last.
Listen to the JMU Pep Band on the stage before the game.
Stick around after the game for In-Your-Face Fireworks, up close and inside the fences.
JMU Night and In-Your-Face Fireworks are presented by PlanRVA
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Thursday, July 3 vs. Chesapeake Baysox: Independence Day Celebration with Super Blast Fireworks
6:35 p.m. | Gates 5:00 p.m. | Tickets
Start your Independence Day celebration at The Diamond with the best fireworks show in RVA!
The game will be followed by a super blast fireworks show, with fireworks up close and inside the fences as well as outside the ballpark.
Listen to the Flying Squirrels’ own Batter Up Brass Band before the game and before fireworks!
Independence Day Celebration at The Diamond is presented by Abilene Motor Express.