By Carey Van Lue
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Fans can take advantage of several photo opportunities available only in December
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Columbus Blue Jackets are excited to celebrate the holidays with The 5th Line throughout December. Fans can look forward to festive themes, entertainment, and activities at the remaining home games in 2023 – Saturday, December 16 vs. New Jersey, Thursday, December 21 vs. Washington as well as Saturday, December 23 and Friday, December 29 vs. Toronto.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
A long-standing holiday tradition, fans attending the games on December 16, 21 and 23 may have a photo taken with Santa Stinger for a $10 donation to the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. The photo station, located by Section 117 on the main concourse, will be available when doors open until the game starts. A printed copy and access to a digital version will be provided.
For those wanting to submit their wish list to the real Santa, he will also visit Nationwide Arena on December 16 and 21. Fans of all ages can stop by Section 117/116 from 7-9 p.m. to get a free picture with Santa. Additionally, Santa will be bringing his reindeer and sleigh to the Front Street Plaza on Saturday, December 23 from 5-7 p.m.
Outside and inside Nationwide Arena, the Blue Jackets have partnered with Butch Bando’s Fantasy of Lights to offer two additional photo opportunities this holiday season. The “Home” display, featuring the Blue Jackets’ primary logo, is located on the Front Street Plaza while the #CBJ Photo Frame is located inside at Section 117.
ENTERTAINMENT AND GIVEAWAYS
Additional festivities will be available at each game, including themed music, a Handbell Choir on December 23 and writing letters to Santa. On December 16, the National Anthem will be performed by the professional a cappella group Straight No Chaser, widely known for their rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” ahead of their show at the Palace Theatre.
Jackets fans can prepare for the upcoming new year with the 2024 CBJ Calendar given to the first 10,000 fans in attendance on Friday, December 29. The calendar includes holidays, player birthdays and more.
GIVING AND GIFT OPPORTUNITIES
The Lady Jackets Holiday Auction is currently open featuring baskets, designed by the players and their significant others, containing their favorite things. Proceeds from the baskets will support the charitable interests of the significant others through the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. Bidding is open and will close at the end of the second intermission on Saturday, December 16. Learn more at cbjauction.givesmart.com.
The Salvation Army will be outside Nationwide Arena with Kettle Ringers at the McConnell and Front Street Plazas on December 16, 21, and 23 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Fulfill the wish list of every Blue Jackets fan and take advantage of savings this holiday season by visiting the Blue Line Store in-store at Nationwide Arena, Polaris Fashion Place, or online at www.thebluelineonline.com. Orders placed by December 20 are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas.
To see the full list of festivities this month, visit www.BlueJackets.com/Holiday.
The Blue Jackets return to action tonight when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. Game time from Scotiabank Arena is 7 p.m. ET. Live coverage on Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports + and the Bally Sports app begins at 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will also be heard on the Blue Jackets Radio Network, including Sports Radio 97.1 The Fan in Columbus, and online at BlueJackets.com.
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Single game tickets for all home games played at Nationwide Arena during the 2023-24 season are on sale now. Partial season tickets for the Blue Jackets’ 2023-24 campaign are currently available for purchase. Information on all ticketing options can be obtained by calling (614) 246-3350 or visiting BlueJackets.com/tickets.
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