{"id":3993,"date":"2009-04-15T01:20:15","date_gmt":"2009-04-15T05:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=3993"},"modified":"2009-04-15T01:20:15","modified_gmt":"2009-04-15T05:20:15","slug":"parkview-field-opening-day-and-weekend-festivities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2009\/04\/15\/parkview-field-opening-day-and-weekend-festivities\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkview Field Opening Day and weekend festivities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/tday-01_78393.jpg\" alt=\"1 Day until Opening Day at Parkview Field\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Press release from the TinCaps:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>&#8220;Get to Parkview Field early!&#8221; for TinCaps Opening Weekend<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>122d Fighter Wing Fly Over highlights list of anticipated Opening Weekend activities<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As anticipation mounts for Opening Weekend, the TinCaps have released some of what will be in store for fans when they make their way to Parkview Field.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are encouraging fans to get to Parkview Field early for each game Opening Weekend,&#8221; said Michael Limmer, Vice President of Marketing for the TinCaps. &#8220;We know that fans will want to be in their seats to be a part of the pre-game ceremonies. Some of our special events and memorable moments will be taking place before the game&#8217;s first pitch. We just want to make sure that fans don&#8217;t show up at 7:05pm and miss half the show.&#8221;<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\nOpening Night is a prime example of why fans will want to be in the ballpark early. &#8220;We are thrilled to have the opportunity to shine a spotlight on all of the people that were instrumental in making Parkview Field a reality,&#8221; said Mike Nutter, TinCaps Team President. &#8220;An undertaking of this magnitude can only happen when a dedicated group of individuals from a wide array of specializations come together and work towards a common goal. The City of Fort Wayne is the beneficiary of the hard work of so many &#8211; this is our chance to say \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcthank you&#8217; to those people.&#8221;<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\n<strong>Here is what to expect before the first pitch on Opening Day<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognition of construction and development entities<\/li>\n<li>Special Recognition from San Diego Padres and Minor League Baseball<\/li>\n<li>Special Address from Fort Wayne Mayor, Tom Henry<\/li>\n<li>Ceremonial First Pitches<\/li>\n<li>City of Fort Wayne officials and dignitaries<\/li>\n<li>Parkview Health System special guests<\/li>\n<li>Color Guard &#8211; 122d Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;God Bless America&#8221; &#8211; performed by Tom Didier<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;National Anthem&#8221; &#8211; performed by Voices of Unity Choir<\/li>\n<li>F-16 Fly Over &#8211; 122d Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard<\/li>\n<li>Dayton Dragons and Fort Wayne TinCaps player introductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;Working with the 122d Fighter Wing has been a great experience,&#8221; said Limmer. &#8220;It is quite an undertaking to make something like this a reality. We are proud to incorporate yet another source of pride for Fort Wayne in the Opening Day festivities for Parkview Field. I can&#8217;t wait to see the look on people&#8217;s faces when those two jets roar over the ballpark. It is going to be amazing.&#8221; Post-game fireworks will immediately follow the end of Thursday&#8217;s game.<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\nThe festivities will continue throughout the weekend. &#8220;We have the chance to recognize the historic individuals featured on Parkview Field&#8217;s concourse displays,&#8221; Limmer explained. &#8220;We have invited those closely connected to those individuals, or their descendents, to be at the ballpark on Friday, April 17th. This will be our chance to look back on some of Fort Wayne&#8217;s greatest baseball legends before and during the game.&#8221; Each inning will focus on the impact made by one of those nine individuals, including: Jake Peavy, Eric Wedge, Chick Stahl, Red Carrington, John &#8220;Red&#8221; Braden, Ford Frick, Dottie Collins, Dale McMillen and Bill Wambsganss. &#8220;Each has a special spot in Fort Wayne history and each has a place at Parkview Field to be remembered.&#8221;<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\nSaturday, the TinCaps family focus continues into the weekend. &#8220;We&#8217;re excited about being able to showcase the ballpark during Opening Weekend, but this facility is all about the fans,&#8221; said Limmer. &#8220;Saturday is our chance to let the fans be a part of the action as we will incorporate fans in every aspect of the game that day.&#8221; Special video board features and on-field promotions will focus on the fans. &#8220;At the end of the day, we&#8217;re about fun family entertainment, so this is the perfect chance to showcase the people that support the team.&#8221; 2009 TinCaps magnet schedules will be given away and face painters and balloon artists will be available at no charge to those in attendance.<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\nSunday, the TinCaps wrap up the Opening Weekend festivities with a 3:05pm game time and post-game player autographs. &#8220;We love the fact that the players are so accessible at this level,&#8221; stated Nutter. &#8220;You have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with the Major Leaguers of tomorrow, right here in Fort Wayne.&#8221; Fans are welcome to get their favorite players autograph after the game.<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\nAlso, each game of the weekend will include the chance to fans to run the bases after the game. &#8220;Parkview Field is for the fans and we love the fact that right after the TinCaps play on the field, the fans get to run the bases, just like the professionals,&#8221; stated Nutter.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"199\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"199\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71710.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss after the press conference announcing his decision to seek a referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71710.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71710.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss after the press conference announcing his decision to seek a referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"200\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71710.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71714.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"City Councilman Tim Pape makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"202\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71714.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71714.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\" data-description=\"City Councilman Tim Pape makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne City Councilman Tim Pape\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"202\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71714.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71717.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Former City Councilman Dr. John Crawford and son Grant attended the press conference in which Mayor Henry called for a referendum vote on the gaming issue. Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"204\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71717.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71717.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\" data-description=\"Former City Councilman Dr. John Crawford and son Grant attended the press conference in which Mayor Henry called for a referendum vote on the gaming issue. Photo taken February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"204\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71717.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81643.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Judi Wire, WCBA President, displays one of the &quot;Tin Caps&quot;.  The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps.  Photo taken April 8, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"1375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81643.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81643.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/04\/08: Judi Wire, displays one of the\" data-description=\"Judi Wire, WCBA President, displays one of the &quot;Tin Caps&quot;.  The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps.  Photo taken April 8, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/04\/08: Judi Wire, displays one of the\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/04\/08: Judi Wire, displays one of the\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1375\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81643.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81663.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Judi Wire, WCBA President, hangs a ball and bat from a light pole along Wells Street.  The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps.  Photo taken April 8, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"1376\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81663.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81663.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/04\/08: Judi Wire hanging a ball and bat\" data-description=\"Judi Wire, WCBA President, hangs a ball and bat from a light pole along Wells Street.  The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps.  Photo taken April 8, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/04\/08: Judi Wire hanging a ball and bat\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/04\/08: Judi Wire hanging a ball and bat\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1376\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81663.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81666.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"One of the bat and ball displays by the Wells Corridor Business Association along Wells Street. The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps. Photo taken April 8, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"1377\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81666.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81666.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/04\/08: Bat and Ball\" data-description=\"One of the bat and ball displays by the Wells Corridor Business Association along Wells Street. The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps. Photo taken April 8, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/04\/08: Bat and Ball\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/04\/08: Bat and Ball\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1377\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81666.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81676.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"One of the Tin Cap displays by the Wells Corridor Business Association along Wells Street.   The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps.  Photo taken April 8, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"1378\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81676.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81676.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/04\/08: Tin Cap\" data-description=\"One of the Tin Cap displays by the Wells Corridor Business Association along Wells Street.   The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps.  Photo taken April 8, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/04\/08: Tin Cap\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/04\/08: Tin Cap\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1378\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81676.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81682.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"One of the bat and ball displays by the Wells Corridor Business Association along Wells Street.   The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps.  Photo taken April 8, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"1379\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/81682.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81682.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/04\/08: Bat and Ball\" data-description=\"One of the bat and ball displays by the Wells Corridor Business Association along Wells Street.   The displays are saluting the opening Parkview Field and the TinCaps.  Photo taken April 8, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/04\/08: Bat and Ball\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/04\/08: Bat and Ball\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1379\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/wells\/thumbs\/thumbs_81682.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2008_01_13_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"At this date, we still did not have a name for the new ballpark, and it was still pretty much a hole in the ground.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"1662\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2008_01_13_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2008_01_13_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2008\/01\/13: Parkview Field\" data-description=\"At this date, we still did not have a name for the new ballpark, and it was still pretty much a hole in the ground.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2008\/01\/13: Parkview Field\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2008\/01\/13: Parkview Field\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1662\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2008_01_13_header.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2008_02_17_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Some progress at Parkview Field.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"1663\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2008_02_17_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2008_02_17_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2008\/02\/17: Parkview Field\" data-description=\"Some progress at Parkview Field.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2008\/02\/17: Parkview Field\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2008\/02\/17: Parkview Field\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1663\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2008_02_17_header.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2008_03_19_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The outfield wall is beginning to give shape to the ballpark.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"1664\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2008_03_19_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2008_03_19_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2008\/03\/19 - Parkview Field\" data-description=\"The outfield wall is beginning to give shape to the ballpark.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2008\/03\/19 - Parkview Field\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2008\/03\/19 - Parkview Field\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1664\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2008_03_19_header.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2008_04_30_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Steel structure beginning to rise from the ground.  Photo taken from the Lincoln Tower Observation Deck.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='dd2271806e9d6c2cff6bc50e7458f81d' data-image-id=\"1665\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2008_04_30_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2008_04_30_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2008\/04\/30 - Parkview Field\" data-description=\"Steel structure beginning to rise from the ground.  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