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Jumbo Shrimp Homestand Highlights June 3-8
Series features Red Caps weekend, Pride night, two fireworks shows, Dog Day, Thirsty Thursday and three giveaways
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2025 season continues at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3 with a six-game series against the Durham Bulls, Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, that runs through Sunday, June 8 at VyStar Ballpark. The homestand features a promotional lineup that includes the following highlights:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
Forever Vets Canines and Crustaceans (Dog Day): The Jumbo Shrimp and Forever Vets Animal Hospital welcome you and your canine companion to VyStar Ballpark. Canines get in free as long as their human purchases a ticket. **PLEASE NOTE, DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED in Section 119, the Wheelhouse Lounge, inside the PNC Home Plate Club, the Haskell Suite Level or any inside area.**
Collapsible Bowl Giveaway: Be one of the first 200 fans through the Main Gate on Georgia St. and keep your furry friend hydrated on the go with a Jumbo Shrimp collapsible bowl. **One giveaway per person, not per ticket.** Giveaways only available when entering at the Main Gate on Georgia St.
Stahl-Meyer Two for Tuesday: Enjoy two hot dogs for $2 during each Tuesday home game, presented by Stahl-Meyer. This offer can be redeemed at All American Jax, Southern Fried Freebird, Pinstripe Parlor and Grab and Go concession stands.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
Charity Begins at Home, presented by the Tristyn Bailey Foundation: Join the Jumbo Shrimp and the Tristyn Bailey Foundation as they raise awareness and funds throughout the night with ticket sales and promotions.
2000s Throwback Night: Come relive the glory days of the early 2000s and jam out to nostalgic hits!
Wear it Home Wednesdsay, presented by Renewal by Andersen & Ambetter Health: Be one of the first 500 fans through the Main Gate on Georgia St. to snag this “Old School Label” Jumbo Shrimp T-shirt. **One giveaway per person, not per ticket.** Giveaways only available when entering at the Main Gates on Georgia St.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
Coors Light Thirsty Thursday: Thursday games are the best happy hour on the First Coast. Fans can purchase $2 (16-oz.) and $3 (24-oz. drafts) at the Oasis concession stand, underneath the stairs at the Craft Cave, and at the beer garden near the Tiki Terrace. $2 Coors Light cans are also available with all the hawkers throughout VyStar Ballpark.
Pride Night, presented by River City Pride and VyStar Credit Union: Join the Jumbo Shrimp, River City Pride and VyStar Credit Union as they welcome the LGBTQ+ community, friends, family and organizations to celebrate Pride Night at the ballpark! All are welcome for this night of inclusion and fun!
Friday, June 6, 2025, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
Friday Night Lites, presented by Miller Lite: Join the Jumbo Shrimp for Friday Night Lites with $2, 12-oz. Miller Lites and $1 off craft beer in the Craft Cave.
Ahoy Matey!: Join the Jumbo Shrimp as they celebrate all things pirates.
Friday Night Fireworks: Be sure to stick around after the game for Friday Night Fireworks!
Red Shirt Friday, presented by True Vet Solutions: Fans wearing red can save $1 on their tickets at the Miller Electric Box Office or donate that $1 to True Vet Solutions.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
Red Caps Negro League Weekend, presented by Florida Blue: Join the Jumbo Shrimp and Florida Blue for their salute to the Negro Leagues. The Jumbo Shrimp will take the field as the Jacksonville Red Caps, who played in the Negro American League from 1938-1942 in Durkeeville, which is now known as Henry Aaron Field at JP Small Park.
Saturday Night Giveaway, presented by Florida Blue: The Jumbo Shrimp are proud to be celebrating their rich history as the Jacksonville Red Caps. Be one of the first 2,000 fans through the Main Gate on Georgia St. to receive a Red Caps button-up shirt. **One giveaway per person, not per ticket!** Giveaways only available when entering at the Main Gates on Georgia St.
Saturday Night Fireworks, presented by Florida Blue: Make sure to stick around after the game for postgame fireworks!
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 3:05 p.m. (Gates open at 2 p.m.)
Red Caps Negro League Weekend: Join the Jumbo Shrimp and Florida Blue for their salute to the Negro Leagues. The Jumbo Shrimp will take the field as the Jacksonville Red Caps, who played in the Negro American League from 1938-1942 in Durkeeville, which is now known as Henry Aaron Field at JP Small Park.
Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday presented by Baptist Health: Fans can enter through the Main Gate on Georgia Street and head to the field via the Baptist Health Centerfield Plaza for pregame catch on the field for the first 20 minutes after gates open. There will also be complimentary pregame face painting and balloon animals. Plus, kids can feel like the pros by rounding the bases after the game.
New at VyStar Ballpark in 2025:
New Main Gate: New this year, fans can now enter the ballpark at the brand-new Main Gate on Georgia St., adjacent to Lot P North.
New Ground Level Souvenir Store: Two is better than one! The new Souvenir Store will now be accessible via the Baptist Health Centerfield Plaza and have access from Georgia St by Parking Lot P! The existing store on the main concourse will still be open during game days.
360 Ballpark Returns: The new Baptist Health Centerfield Plaza and the walkway on the new Right Field building are the gateways for fans to once again make their way around the entirety of VyStar Ballpark.
Incredible New Food Options:
- The Pit Smokehouse: Traditional BBQ plates smoked in-house
- The Oasis: Latin, Jax-Mex flavors with tacos and quesadillas
- Right Field Hall: Shareable plates and ballpark tapas with a full bar
- The Wheelhouse: Made-to-order sandwiches, salads, wraps and cheesesteaks
- Scampi’s Cove: Classic ballpark snacks and sweets
- Pinstripe Parlor: Pizza and ice cream parlor
ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins and compete in the International League. The team calls VyStar Ballpark home for baseball but also a wide variety of additional community focused events with a goal of providing Affordable, Family, FUN to Northeast Florida. Winners of many marketing and sales awards and recognition since the team was rebranded prior to the 2017 season, the Jumbo Shrimp continually lead the state of Florida in attendance across all minor league professional sports organizations.