July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza at Gwinnett Stadium
July 4th Game Kicks Off a Three Game Homestand for the G-Braves

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA (June 30, 2009) - Gwinnett Stadium is now the official destination for families on the 4th of July! The G-Braves fireworks extravaganza, which prior to the team moving to Gwinnett was the largest show in Virginia, will take place following the Gwinnett Braves game vs. the Norfolk Tides (Baltimore Orioles) at 6:05 p.m. The show is specially choreographed to a patriotic soundtrack and is designed to be the biggest and best show on the block. A limited amount of tickets and seating options are still available for the game. 

Just prior to the fireworks show, the Braves will honor a local Hometown Hero and Operation Homefront will provide a banner where fans may write messages to the United States troops overseas. After the game, the banner will be sent abroad and displayed in the soldiers’ commissary. 

In addition to the post-game festivities, on the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s legendary farewell speech, the evening also features the ALS Association. As one of Minor League Baseball’s Official Charities, ALS has planned a pre-game ceremony that includes honoring ALS patients and families and reenacting the famous speech.

Sunday, July 5 – Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:00 p.m.

· LifeSouth Blood Drive – LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will host a blood drive at Gwinnett Stadium from noon – 4:00 p.m. Donors will receive a limited edition t-shirt and entry into a drawing to win Gwinnett Braves tickets and a $500 travel voucher. For more information, call (888) 795-2707 or visit lifesouth.org. 
· RaceTrac Race Around the Bases – Fans 12 and under are invited to run the bases following the game. Chopper’s Clubhouse members have a VIP line for the run. 
· Chick-fil-A Family Toss – Families are invited to play catch in the outfield following the game. 
· Chopper’s Clubhouse – All Chopper’s Clubhouse members receive half-price tickets to all Sunday games. Visit gwinnettbraves.com to join the official kids club of the Gwinnett Braves. 

Monday, July 6 – Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:00 p.m.

· 680 The Fan Monday – The 680 The Fan promotions team will be set up on the stadium plaza passing out prizes. 

Gwinnett Braves 2009 individual tickets, starting as low as $5, are available at gwinnettbraves.com, the Gwinnett Stadium Box Office, all TicketMaster outlets, and by calling 1-800-745-3000.