Mighty Mussels hosting Lee County Spirit Night April 21
For the second year, Fort Myers Mighty Mussels is hosting a night dedicated for the School District of Lee County this April.
For just $5, Lee County administrators, faculty, staff, teachers and their families, and students can enjoy a game of the Jupiter Hammerheads vs. Fort Myers Mussels Friday, April 21, during Lee County Spirit Night. Tickets can be purchased at fevo.me/leespirit.
Gates open at 6 p.m., with the first pitch at 7 p.m., at Hammond Stadium, 14100 Six Mile Cypress Parkway.
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Media Relations Manager John Vittas said the tickets are less than half the price for Friday games, which are $12.
“In previous seasons we hosted an ‘Education Day’ game in the early afternoon that was a field trip for students, but in coordination with the School District we mutually agreed that it would be even more fun to host a night that would allow not just students, but teachers, administrators and families to attend a fun game at the ballpark,” he said.
Vittas joked that this way teachers also get to attend as a fan and not as a chaperone.
In addition to the game, the fun themed promotion, Princess & Pirates, he said is popular among both minor and major league teams.
“We will be hosting our own version on the same night as the Lee County Spirit Night. Fans who attend the game, most importantly the kids, will be able to have a meet and greet with two princesses and two pirate characters. The characters will be available for photos on the stadium concourse from 6:30-8:30 p.m.,” Vittas said, adding that there is no additional cost to meet the characters. “Fans of all ages are welcome and encouraged to dress up for this fun night.”
As with all Friday night games, Lee County Spirit Night will have a post-game firework show.
“Similar to all of Mighty Mussels games, we pride ourselves on offering an affordable, family friendly experience for fans of all ages. Even if you aren’t an avid baseball enthusiast, you’ll not only get to see future Major Leaguers, but you’ll also enjoy an amazing firework show, meet and greet with some princesses and pirates, but most importantly, you can enjoy a memorable night under the lights at Hammond Stadium where you’ll leave not knowing the final score, but talking about the fun you had,” Vittas said.
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