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Photo by Member Mark Krancer, Kram Kran Photo

Photo by Member Mark Krancer, Kram Kran Photo

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4/18/2024 4:00:00 AM Member News

Jumbo Shrimp Homestand Highlights April 16-21

Series features Two fireworks shows, Thirsty Thursday, Hockey Jersey giveaway, Military Appreciation Night and Dog Day

 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 2024 season presented by FIS continues Tuesday, April 16 with a six-game series against the Norfolk Tides, Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, that runs through Sunday, April 21 at 121 Financial Ballpark. The homestand features a promotional lineup that includes the following highlights:

 

Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 11:05 a.m. (Gates open at 10 a.m.)

Education Day, presented by Everbank: Attention principals, educators and parents- the 2024 Education School Day at the ballpark has been set for April 16! School kids from the First Coast are invited to come out for a day of FUN at the ballpark! For more information or to reserve your spot today please email marc@jaxshrimp.com. **PLEASE NOTE, ALCOHOL WILL NOT BE SOLD ON THE MAIN CONCOURSE AND WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FROM THE WHEELHOUSE.  THE WHEELHOUSE, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, IS LOCATED ON THE HASKELL SUITE LEVEL.**

 

Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

Vystar Good is Everywhere Wednesday: Join the Jumbo Shrimp and VyStar Credit Union as they partner with Habijax as they raise awareness and funds throughout the game through ticket sales and promotions.

 

A-List Actors With D-List Songs: Does your girl like to party all the time? That’s all I need as we head out on the quest. Join the Jumbo Shrimp at 121 Financial Ballpark as comin’ right up is a heaping helping of terrible music by your favorite actors.

 

Thursday, April 18, 2024, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

Coors Light Thirsty Thursday: Thursday home games are the best happy hour on the First Coast! Fans can purchase $2 (16-oz. drafts) and $3 (24-oz. drafts) at various locations throughout the ballpark.

 

Inopportune Laugh Track Night: Is laughter the best medicine? Sometimes.

 

Friday, April 19, 2024, 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)

Red Shirt Friday: Fans wearing red can save $1 on their tickets at the box office or donate that $1 to charity.

 

Friday Night Lites: Join the Jumbo Shrimp for Friday Night Lites with $2 12-oz. Miller Lites and $1 off craft beer in the Craft Cave.

 

Friday Night Fireworks: Be sure to stick around after the game for Friday Night Fireworks!

 

Quoth the rave(n), give me more!: It’s the perfect Minor League Baseball mashup: Flashing LED lights every inning, EDM, glow sticks, tiny bottles of water and the master works of one of the most prolific 19th century poets of all-time!

 

 

Saturday, April 20, 2024, 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)

Saturday Night Fireworks, presented by Ascension St. Vincent’s: Be sure to stick around after the game for Saturday Night Fireworks!

 

Hockey Jersey Giveaway, presented by Ascension St. Vincent’s: April is probably a bit too late to put a rink down on the field but the Jumbo Shrimp are going to do the next best thing and send 2,000 fans home with a Jumbo Shrimp hockey jersey! **1 jersey per person, not per ticket**

 

Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3:05 p.m. (Gates open at 2 p.m.)

Forever Vets Animal Hospital Canines and Crustaceans Day: The Jumbo Shrimp and Forever Vets Animal Hospital welcome fans and their canine companion to 121 Financial Ballpark. Canines get in free as long as their human companion buys a ticket. Please note that dogs are not allowed in section 119, the Wheelhouse Lounge or the Haskell Suite Level.** **Be sure to bring a water bowl for your four-legged friend.**

 

Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday presented by Baptist Health: Each Sunday home game starts with a pregame catch on the field from 2-2:20 p.m., and fans may receive complimentary pregame face painting and balloon animals. Plus, kids can feel like the pros by running the bases after the game.

 

Bark & Brew: On this Bark in the Park the Jumbo Shrimp invite fans that bring their four-legged companions to join them for a pregame Bark & Brew from noon-2p.m. **TICKET OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED, $35 PER PERSON** Click MORE INFO to purchase tickets.

 

Military Appreciation Day, presented by CSX: Join the Jumbo Shrimp and CSX for Military Appreciation Night as they are happy to provide free tickets (subject to availability) to all active, retired, veterans and former military members and their dependents. Complimentary ticket may be received in person at the Miller Electric Box Office in advance or day of the game. **TICKET OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED**

 

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 121 Financial 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.

 

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