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Mar 09, 2024

Happening Homestand: Heritage Nights, Celebrating Fred McGriff, Straw Hat Giveaway and More

FriarWire Follow FriarWire -- Listen Share Friday, August 4 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers @ 6:40 P.M. The Padres return home from their ninth road trip of the 2023 season to start their 10th homestand — a

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Friday, August 4 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers @ 6:40 P.M.

The Padres return home from their ninth road trip of the 2023 season to start their 10th homestand — a five-day, four-game stretch — beginning Friday, August 4, when the Los Angeles Dodgers come to town. With large crowds anticipated for the upcoming homestand, fans are encouraged to arrive early and consider utilizing the Trolley and COASTER to America’s #1 Ballpark.

Following a day off at home on Thursday, City Connect Friday returns as the Padres will wear their Nike San Diego City Connect jersey on the field Friday featuring iconic California imagery with the vibrant colors of the Baja peninsula, honoring a blend of cultures that makes the city so special. The jersey evokes a pink and yellow sunset dropping behind the Pacific Ocean on a clear summer day.

Party in the Park: City Connect presented by Southwest Airlines returns on Friday, featuring live music and $5 drink specials available in Gallagher Square from 4:00–6:30 p.m. Fans may enter Gallagher Square at 4 p.m., with all other Member and Public Gates opening at 4:30 p.m.

In community partnership with the Little Italy Association of San Diego, the Italian Community Center, Convivio, the Padres will host an Italian Heritage Celebration at Petco Park on Friday. A limited-edition themed Padres hat and a donation to a local community group are available exclusively with the purchase of an Italian Heritage Celebration Theme Game package here.

Saturday, August 5 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers @ 5:40 P.M.

In community partnership with the Consulate of the Dominican Republic, the Padres will celebrate Dominican Heritage Celebration with a limited-edition themed Padres hat, donation to a local community group and a ticket to the game Saturday available exclusively with the purchase of a Dominican Heritage Celebration Theme Game package here.

In celebration of International Trading Card Day, the first 40,000 fans in attendance will receive one pack of Topps Trading Cards presented by Topps.

Season Ticket Members are encouraged to arrive early on Saturday to watch the Padres take batting practice prior to the game. Members can enter through East Village Gate as early as 2:00 p.m., with select Members receiving a credential to sit in designated seating closer to the field. Custom Rawlings baseballs with golden stitches will be mixed in during Padres batting practice, and the lucky fans who catch or retrieve the golden balls will be able to redeem them for a replica Padres jersey of their choice at the Padres Team Store.

The Padres House Band returns Saturday and will perform on the Sycuan Stage in Gallagher Square prior to the game, featuring a mix of rock, oldies, pop and country music.

During Saturday’s pregame ceremonies, the Padres will celebrate former first basemen Fred McGriff’s 2023 induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Festivities will include McGriff throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and a recognition prior to Saturday’s game.

Sunday, August 6 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers @ 4:10 P.M.

KidsFest presented by SDG&E is back at Gallagher Square with activities including:

Carnival games, airbrush tattoo artists, balloon artists, inflatables and more kid-friendly activities are available prior to every Sunday home game.

Following the game, kids 14 and under are invited to run the bases. Kids and their families can begin lining up following the conclusion of the eighth inning at the top of the ramp leading to the Craft Pier presented by Ballast Point on K Street.

The Padres will observe Military Appreciation Day presented by USAA at Petco Park by honoring the United States Coast Guard. There will be a special military salute during the pregame ceremony, a flyover, and nine military representatives will take the field with Padres starters as part of Military Takes the Field.

Sunday is also German Heritage Celebration at Petco Park (THEME GAME PACKAGE SOLD OUT).

Monday, August 7 vs. Los Angeles Dodgers @ 1:10 P.M.

Monday is highlighted by a Padres Straw Hat Giveaway presented by SDG&E, available to the first 40,000 fans in attendance. The hats will be available in two sizes (adult and youth) on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability.

Click here for a complete guide to everything you need to know before you go to Homestand №10 at Petco Park.