LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – To celebrate and embrace the LGBTQ community in Gwinnett County and beyond, the Gwinnett Stripers are hosting the team’s first-ever “Pride Night” on Friday, June 7 during a 7:05 p.m. game against Durham.
The Stripers are offering a special “Pride Pack” for June 7, with a portion of the proceeds going to Positive Impact Health Center of Gwinnett. Each $20 pack (a $35 value) includes one Infield Box ticket for the game and a Rainbow Stripers Cap.
Pride Night, developed in conjunction with Minor League Baseball’s Pride Platform, will include:
- Live music pre-game
- Honorary first pitch: Positive Impact Health Center
- Proceeds from the 50/50 Raffle will go to Positive Impact Health Center
- A Rainbow Flag will fly in left-center field for the entirety of the night
- Stripers players will have rainbow-colored Pride Tape on their bats and wrists
- Stripers staff will have their preferred pronouns on their nametags
- Post-game fireworks
“We feel strongly that we do everything we can to ensure that Coolray Field is a welcoming environment for all people,” said Stripers Vice President and General Manager Adam English. “We are proud to partner with the nationwide MiLB Pride initiative, to celebrate the proud LGBTQ of the Atlanta area. We want fans from the LGBTQ community to know that Stripers baseball is for everyone, and that Coolray Field will always be a safe and respectful place for anyone to enjoy a game.”
Pride Packs and single-game tickets for June 7 may be purchased at the Coolray Field Ticket Office or online at GoStripers.com.
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The Gwinnett Stripers are the Triple-A International League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, playing their 11th season at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, Ga. For tickets, team merchandise or more information, visit GoStripers.com. Follow the Stripers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at GoStripers.