Columbia Fireflies announce schedule of theme nights for 2023 season

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The Columbia Fireflies have announced their theme night schedule for the 2023 baseball season, which begins at 7:05 p.m. Thursday, April 6 at Segra Park vs. the Augusta GreenJackets

The season starts off with a golf-themed outing, The Back Nine at Segra Park on Friday, April 7. Fans of the Masters tournament can watch golf in the morning and then come out to Segra Park at the turn to see the Fireflies and GreenJackets face off at 7:05 pm.

The Fireflies are also bringing a variety of performances such as the return of the nationally acclaimed Human Cannonball, who is coming to Columbia Thursday, May 4 thanks to Columbia College. The fun continues when the Fireflies host Dino Weekend featuring Ed’s Dinosaurs Saturday, July 15 to bring interactive, roaring fun to the ballpark.

The Fireflies will also host their annual Grateful Dead Night Friday, Sept. 1, which will feature a T-shirt giveaway, a live drum circle and a tribute band at the ballpark.

There will also be several pop culture theme nights, including Star Wars Night by Blanchard Machinery on Saturday, May 6 that will include the auction of a special “Mandalorian” game-worn jersey and fireworks show after the game. A SpongeBob SquarePants theme night will be Saturday, July 1, and other special events will include PAW Patrol and a Marvel “Defenders of the Diamond” night.

“Segra Park was built to be a place where every single member of our community can gather together to have fun, and we have designed our promotional calendar to reflect our community and fanbase,” said Ashlie DeCarlo, marketing director for the Fireflies. “Our 2023 promotional calendar includes a variety of theme nights and promotions, ranging from cultural celebrations to family-centric interactive nights, and we are excited to continue to make memories with fans at the ballpark that will last a lifetime.”

More information on the Fireflies upcoming season, ticket purchases and special events happening at Segra Park can be found online.