By J.Y. Mortimer
The Pittsburgh Pirates have unveiled the 2024 season promotional schedule.
The 2024 home schedule will be packed with popular fan promotions, including the return of two ever-popular theme weekends. The Pirates will host the traditional Bucco Luau weekend from July 5 through July 7, which will again feature the fan-favorites Pirates bucket hat and Hawaiian shirt.
The Pirates will also celebrate everything that is unique about Pittsburgh during the annual Yinzerpalooza weekend from July 19 through July 21. Zambelli fireworks and a drone show will be back to light up the night sky throughout the season:
• Friday, May 3 vs. Colorado Rockies
• Friday, May 24 vs. Atlanta Braves
• Friday, June 7 vs. Minnesota Twins
• Friday, July 19 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
• Saturday, Aug. 3 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (Drone Show)
• Saturday, Aug. 24 vs. Cincinnati Reds
• Friday, Sept. 13 vs. Kansas City Royals
Fans of the classic collectible bobblehead will have four opportunities to get new ones this season including:
• Saturday, May 4 vs. Colorado Rockies
• Saturday, May 25 vs. Atlanta Braves
• Saturday, June 22 vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Saturday, July 20 vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Visitors to PNC Park will have several opportunities to leave with commemorative t-shirts, including:
• Saturday, May 11 vs. Chicago Cubs – Custom-designed player T-Shirt
• Saturday, June 8 vs. Minnesota Twins – 80’s themed T-Shirt
• Friday, June 21 vs. Tampa Bay Rays – Bryan Reynolds City Connect Jersey T-Shirt
• Saturday, Aug. 17 vs. Seattle Mariners – 90’s Themed T-Shirt
• Saturday, Sept. 14 vs. Kansas City Royals – Negro League Legacy Themed T-Shirt
Sundays are Family Fun Days with the Pirates at PNC Park. Family-friendly events like the Pregame Family Fun Zone and running the bases on the field after the game will return in 2024. Kids giveaways will include:
• Sunday, May 5 vs. Colorado Rockies – Ke’Bryan Hayes Gold Glove Action Figure
• Sunday, July 7 vs. New York Mets – Kids Beach Towel
• Sunday, July 21 vs. Philadelphia Phillies – Pierogy Plush
During the 2024 season, the Pirates will also host a variety of group nights and special ticket events to be announced at a later date, including Star Wars Night, Pup Nights, University Nights, Heritage Nights and more.
Leading up to the December 1 public on-sale, several special presale opportunities are available including presales for Season Tickets Holders, Pirates corporate partners, PNC Park suite holders, and Pirates group leaders. All Pirates Insiders will have the opportunity to begin to purchase tickets starting November 30. To become a Pirates Insider and take advantage of this presale and many other offers, fans can visit pirates.com/newsletter.
Pirates 6 Pack+ ticket package, which is on sale tomorrow, includes the ability to choose any six or more games throughout the season. The plan provides fans the first opportunity to secure tickets to the best games in 2024, including Opening Day. Fans purchasing the Pirates 6 Pack+ package before November 30 will enjoy no fees on their order.
Fans can visit pirates.com/promotions for a full list of games and promotional dates.
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