MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas organization is known for “thinking outside of the box.”
During the pandemic, when there was no baseball, the staff put their creative minds to work and utilized the stadium for carnivals, movies and Christmas Spectaculars. They had team stores away from the stadium, unlike just about every Minor League Baseball team and the Trash Pandas were the first MiLB team to directly sell merchandise overseas.
These ideas kept the team afloat and are carried on today.
So, it figures that for the team, just any ol’ fireworks display for the Fourth of July won’t do. So, they’re turning it up a notch.
Or two.
Or three – as in 3D.
“We are looking forward to welcoming a packed house to Toyota Field for the biggest Independence Day celebration in North Alabama,” Trash Pandas Executive Vice President Lindsey Knupp said. “The post-game 3D Fireworks show will be our biggest show for the 2023 season, and this is the perfect occasion to come to the ballpark for a fun night with family and friends.”
As fans enter the gates, they will receive a pair of 3D glasses to enjoy the full power of the Fireworks Spectacular presented by SAIC that will light up the sky around Toyota Field after the baseball game.
There are few tickets left for the game, the team said. Fans are urged to avoid third-party ticket websites and purchase tickets directly from the Trash Pandas at tptix.com. General admission tickets start at $8 and box seats are as low as $16.
The Trustmark VIP Gate will open at 4:30 p.m. All gates at Toyota Field will open at 5 p.m. First pitch against the Chattanooga Lookouts is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
The game is also the next in the SAIC Patriotic Series. The series began with a Memorial Day Celebration and concludes with the Night for Vets on Aug. 22.
The team will be wearing special Independence Day caps for the Fourth of July game. A full line of patriotic themed merchandise, including caps similar to the ones Trash Pandas players will be wearing, is available at The Junkyard Team Store, the new Trash Pandas Team Store on Hughes Road, and online at ShopTrashPandas.com.
Before the game, the Redstone Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will present the nation’s colors. Nashville recording artist Jessie Lynn will sing the National Anthem, during which Team Red, White & Blue will present a large American flag in the outfield.
The Trash Pandas will be hosting a community clubhouse sale on the concourse during the game. The sale features game worn and autographed memorabilia such as batting practice t-shirts, caps, baseball cards, bats, jerseys, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation.
The six-game series with the Lookouts continues Wednesday with a Zach Neto bobblehead giveaway, presented by Inline Electric. It is also All You Can Eat Wednesday and a Dog Day.
The series ends Sunday. Great seats are still available by clicking HERE.
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