Trash Pandas to host 4th of July extravaganza and fireworks show tonight

Published 12:24 pm Saturday, July 4, 2020

MADISON – Because of COVID-19, there are just a few professional fireworks shows planned for tonight, and the biggest one will be held right here in Madison. The Rocket City Trash Pandas will host a 4th of July extravaganza and fireworks show beginning at 4:30 p.m.

The Patriotic Extravaganza will feature on-field inflatables, carnival games, and axe throwing. Live music and entertainment will be on display from 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in special attractions like a bungee trampoline jump, a giant Swing, and an on-field train ride for an additional $3 per ride.

Classic on-field activities and contests are also planned for kids including potato sack races and apple pie eating. Sprocket is also scheduled for various appearances throughout the event.

Select food trucks will be on-site, which along with classic ballpark fare, is available for purchase. Additional checkout points have been installed throughout the facility to ensure timely service.

Admission is $10 per person, kids 2 and under do not require a ticket. Parking is $6 per vehicle and available for purchase in advance.

The event is being held under CDC Guidelines. Toyota Field will be operating at half capacity and social distancing guidelines will be in place. All Toyota Field staff will be required to wear a face covering and all guests are strongly urged to do so as well.

All guests will have a contactless temperature check upon entrance to the facility and no guest shall be admitted with a reading of 100.4 °F or greater. All other current guidelines will be adhered to.

The main gates will open at 4 p.m. for general admission. Full season ticket holders will have 30 minutes of early access beginning at 3:30 p.m. through the VIP entrance.

Tickets are available online at TrashPandasBaseball.com/events, in-person at the Toyota Field Ticket Office, or by phone at (256) 325-1403 ext. 1.

The slate of summer activities continues Friday July 10 with an On-Field Movie Night featuring Field of Dreams. Session three of the Trash Pandas Day Camp begins Monday, July 13.

The Rocket City Trash Pandas are the Double-A Affiliate of MLB’s Angels. The Trash Pandas play games, and host events, at state-of-the-art Toyota Field in Madison, and are members of the Southern League.

For directions to Toyota Field please visit TrashPandasBaseball.com.

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