(New Britain, Conn., June 27, 2017) – Celebrate Independence Day at New Britain Stadium with free tickets for all residents of the City of New Britain! The Bees are hosting the Somerset Patriots for the first Fourth of July game in franchise history at a special 2:05 PM start time! Any fan with a valid New Britain ID will get a free ticket to the game, so make sure to get to the ballpark early! After the game, join the City of New Britain for the Great American Boom Fireworks Show at Stanley Quarter Park at 9:15 PM!

 

“This is a great way to celebrate Independence Day – with great independent baseball at New Britain Stadium,” said Bees General Manager Gerry Berthiaume. “We’re thrilled that we can offer New Britain residents free admission as part of the City’s Fourth of July celebration and look forward to welcoming everyone to the ballpark!” 

 

The Bees return to New Britain Stadium on Friday, June 30th to take on the Bridgeport Bluefish in the final series of the Atlantic League’s first half, featuring a chance to win $50,000 and great prizes from Fat Tire on Friday, postgame fireworks and a Stanley Tape Measure giveaway on Saturday, and Schaller Hardware City Family Fun-Day on Sunday! For tickets, call (860) 826-BEES, visit the New Britain Stadium Box Office, or online at NBBEES.com.

 

About the New Britain Bees

 

The New Britain Bees are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, playing all home games at New Britain Stadium. Tickets for the 2017 season, including Season Tickets and Mini-Plans, are available by calling 860-826-BEES (2337), online at NBBees.com, or by visiting the New Britain Bees’ Front Office.

 

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)

 

The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 36 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB.  The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population.

 

For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com

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