Pirates Homestand Highlights Thursday, June 26 - Sunday, July 6, 2014

The Pirates return to PNC Park from a six-game road trip to host the New York Mets, Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Philadelphia Phillies. This homestand will be highlighted by Faith Night and Zambelli Fireworks at PNC Park on Thursday, June 26; Andrew McCutchen 2013 National League MVP bobblehead on Saturday, June 28; and Team PhotoFest on Sunday, June 29.

Thursday, June 26, 2014 - Pirates vs. New York Mets (7:05 p.m.)

• Zumba on Federal: The Pirates will host Zumba Night from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Federal Street with Latin Rhythmz and Oxford Athletic Club leading a class outside PNC Park. The price is just $35 and includes a ticket to tonight's game. For tickets and complete information, contact Angela Criscella at 412-325-4798 or [email protected].
• MVP Cutch Bobblehunt: The Pirates are placing Andrew McCutchen MVP bobbleheads all over the city and releasing clues on the team's twitter account (@Pirates) throughout the day as to where they can be found. Some are autographed by the reigning MVP and all winners will also receive 2 tickets to tonight's game.
• Zambelli Fireworks Night: Fans are encouraged to stay in their seats immediately following the game and enjoy an amazing fireworks display presented by Zambelli Fireworks International, courtesy of Highmark.
• Faith Night: Bring your family, friends and church to Faith Night at PNC Park, presented by Chick-fil-A, for a memorable experience filled with fun and fellowship! Postgame speakers include Andrew McCutchen, Clint Hurdle, Pedro Alvarez, Neil Walker and more. To purchase tickets visit pirates.com/faithnight.
• Beer Passport Night: Beer Passport ticket holders 21-and-older are invited to a 90-minute beer sampling event that begins when gates open at 5:30 p.m. For more information and to order tickets, visit pirates.com/beerpassport.

Friday, June 27, 2014 - Pirates vs. New York Mets (7:05 p.m.) Heritage Weekend Celebration

• Community Champion Awards: As part of the Pirates 2014 Heritage Weekend Celebration, the Pirates will present the "Pittsburgh Pirates Community Champion Awards" in a pre-game ceremony on the field at PNC Park. Area individuals who are "champions" of their communities and have positively contributed to the betterment of the diverse community in our region were chosen by an independent panel of judges. Winners of the 2014 Community Champion Awards are: Dr. Yinka Aganga-Williams, Phyllis Comer, Larry Jones, Keith Key, La'Tasha Mayes, and Michael Morris.
• Friday Block Party: Tonight is another Friday Block Party on Federal Street. Fans will enjoy live music, featuring House of Soul, and can party on the street with food and beer sales. Pirates alumni Omar Moreno will be the special guest bartender at the Budweiser Bar that will be located on Federal Street.
• MVP Cutch Bobblehunt: The Pirates are placing Andrew McCutchen MVP bobbleheads around the ballpark starting with the Friday Night Block Party and releasing clues for where they can be found on the team's twitter account (@Pirates). Some are autographed by the reigning MVP!
• Affinity Card Game: as part of the many fan-friendly values at PNC Park, tonight is a PNC Bank Affinity Card game. Fans can save up to $10 on tickets for select games throughout the season simply by using a PNC Bank Affinity Card. For full details, visit pirates.com/pnccheckcard.
• Free Shirt Friday: The Pirates popular Free Shirt Friday continues as the first 25,000 fans, with paid admission, will receive a Pirates tee, presented by Central Blood Bank.

Saturday, June 28, 2014 - Pirates vs. New York Mets (4:05 p.m.)

• MVP Bobblehead: Today the first 25,000 fans will receive an Andrew McCutchen National League MVP bobblehead courtesy of Allegheny Health Network.
• Heritage Night: Today the Pirates and Mets will pay tribute to the Negro Leagues with a special Negro League Heritage Game. Each team will wear Negro League uniforms, with the Pirates honoring the Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Mets the Brooklyn Royal Giants.
• Josh Gibson Scholarships: Today in a pre-game ceremony, the Pirates and the Josh Gibson Foundation will award two student scholarships in the amount of $2,000 for continuing education. Tonight's recipients are Shelton Claybourn of Pittsburgh Carrick High School who will attend Duquesne University in the fall and Amber Liggett of Lincoln Park Performing Arts who will attend Millersville University in the fall.
• Saturday Block Party: Today is a Saturday Block Party as fans will enjoy food and beer sales on Federal Street as Pirates alumni Omar Moreno will be the special guest bartender at the Budweiser Bar.

Sunday, June 29, 2014 - Pirates vs. New York Mets (1:35 p.m.) Kids Day

• Team PhotoFest: Come to PNC Park early today for Team PhotoFest. All fans with a ticket to today's game may enter the Trib Total Media Home Plate Gate starting at 10:30 a.m., and will then be directed onto the warning track of PNC Park. Pirates players and coaches will on the field for a photo opportunity with fans. No autographs will be permitted. You MUST have a ticket to today's game to participate.
• Boy Scout Day: Boy Scout Day is a celebration of area Boy Scouts and their families & friends while enjoying a day of Bucco baseball! Participating Scouts will receive a Pittsburgh Pirates Boy Scout Patch. To purchase tickets visit pirates.com/boyscouts.
• Kids Player Poster: Kids 14 and younger will receive a Neil Walker poster, presented by PPG Industries.
• Kids Day: Come down early and join the fun as the #1 Cochran Family Fun Zone will be open on Federal Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lined up outside PNC Park will be inflatable rides, face painting, information about the Bucaroos Kids Club, presented by Chick-fil-A and more.
• Kids Run the Bases: Kids attending today's game are invited to stick around after to run the bases on the field at PNC Park with the Kids Run the Bases, presented by Kennywood.
• Advantage Card Game: As part of the many fan-friendly values at PNC Park, today is a Giant Eagle Advantage Card game. Fans can save up to $10 on select tickets for every Sunday home game. For complete details, visit pirates.com/advantagecard.

Monday, June 30, 2014 - Off Day

Tuesday, July 1, 2014 - Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (7:05 p.m.)

• Pups in the Park: Fans can enjoy Bucco baseball with their pooch as the Pirates present Pup Nights at PNC Park. Each ticket package (1 person & 1 dog) costs just $28 with additional human tickets available for $28 each. A portion of the proceeds benefit local animal shelters. Seats are limited and subject to availability. For complete information and to order tickets, fans can visit pirates.com/pups.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014 - Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (7:05 p.m.)

• Wine Night Tonight is the third of five Wine Tasting Nights throughout 2014 at PNC Park. For just $70 fans receive a ticket in a luxury suite, an invite to a pregame wine tasting, and more. For complete information and to order tickets visit pirates.com/winenights.

Thursday, July 3, 2014 - Pirates. vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (7:05 p.m.)

• Vote Pirates: Voting for the 2014 MLB All Star game in Minnesota ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. Pirates Andrew McCutchen and Neil Walker are among the leaders at their positions and the Pirates encourage fans to continue to vote for their favorite Buccos! The Pirates are offering extra incentives to cast ballots as fans voting for their Pirates can take advantage of a special buy one, get one free ticket offer. To Vote Pirates and for complete details, visit pirates.com/vote.
• Beer Passport Night: Beer Passport ticket holders 21-and-older are invited to a 90-minute beer sampling event that begins when gates open at 5:30 p.m. For more information and to order tickets, visit pirates.com/beerpassport.
• BOGO Mega Millions: Tonight the first 15,000 fans 18 years of age and older to enter PNC Park will receive a voucher for a buy-one-get-one Mega Millions lottery ticket courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery.

Friday, July 4, 2014 - Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies (5:05 p.m.) Independence Day

• ALS Day: Today the Pirates will partner with The ALS Association of Western PA, ALS TDI, MDA, Live Like Lou and MLB to recognize Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) Day with on-field guests and an in-park video to be played during a special pregame ceremony.
• Tip of the Cap: Today the Pirates and Phillies will wear specially designed stars and stripes caps in honor of Independence Day.
• Friday Block Party: Today is another Friday Block Party on Federal Street. Fans will enjoy live music, featuring Dallas Marks, and can party on the street with food and beer sales. Pirates alumni Bob Robertson will be the special guest bartender at the Budweiser Bar that will be located on Federal Street.
• Affinity Card Game: as part of the many fan-friendly values at PNC Park, today is a PNC Bank Affinity Card game. Fans can save up to $10 on tickets for select games throughout the season simply by using a PNC Bank Affinity Card. For full details, visit pirates.com/pnccheckcard.
• Free Shirt Friday: The Pirates popular Free Shirt Friday continues as the first 25,000 fans, with paid admission, will receive a Pirates tee, presented by AAA Auto Insurance.

Saturday, July 5, 2014 - Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies (4:05 p.m.)

• Saturday Block Party: Today is a Saturday Block Party as fans will enjoy food and beer sales on Federal Street as Pirates alumni Kent Tekulve will be the special guest bartender at the Budweiser Bar.

Sunday, July 6, 2014 - Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies (1:35 p.m.) Kids Day

• Kids Player Poster: Kids 14 and younger will receive an Andrew McCutchen poster, courtesy of Allegheny Health Network.
• Kids Day: Come down early and join the fun as the #1 Cochran Family Fun Zone will be open on Federal Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lined up outside PNC Park will be inflatable rides, face painting, information about the Bucaroos Kids Club, presented by Chick-fil-A and more.
• Kids Run the Bases: Kids attending today's game are invited to stick around after to run the bases on the field at PNC Park with the Kids Run the Bases, presented by Kennywood.
• Advantage Card Game: As part of the many fan-friendly values at PNC Park, today is a Giant Eagle Advantage Card game. Fans can save up to $10 on select tickets for every Sunday home game. For complete details, visit pirates.com/advantagecard.

Military Ticket Discount
The Pirates are proud to team up with GovX.com to offer discounted tickets to active-duty, reserve, veteran, and retired service members and their families. All season long military members are invited to save up to $10 per ticket on select seats at PNC Park. Tickets are available now at pirates.com/military and a valid active-duty, reserve, retired, dependent or DOD employee ID card is required for ticket window purchases.

College Student Discount
For select games during the 2014 season, students with a valid college email address will receive a special discount off the advance ticket price of select games. To receive the code, college students may simply fill out the form at pirates.com/student. Each code is valid for up to fourteen tickets.

Dynamic Pricing Section
The Pirates popular dynamic pricing system is back in 2014 and includes both the Bleacher Reserve and Upper Bleacher Reserve sections of PNC Park. Tickets for the 2,400 seats, located in left field, will be placed on sale 10-days prior to each home game. The initial ticket price will then be adjusted- both lower and higher- in real time, based on several factors. For the complete list of games and to find the on-sale dates, visit pirates.com/dynamic.

Hunt Auctions Kiosk
Located on the main concourse behind section 125, the Hunt Auctions kiosk is your one and only source for game-used and autographed items at PNC Park. Stop by to own your piece of the 2013 Pirates post-season, or check out our new autographed and game-used products featuring Gerrit Cole, Pedro Alvarez, Andrew McCutchen, Gregory Polanco and more.

Where's the Parrot?
The Pirate Parrot is active in and around the community as an ambassador of the Pirates organization. Below are a few of the upcoming events he will be attending in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. 

• Saturday, June 28 the Parrot will be attending the Allegheny Health Network 2014 Sports Camp and Health Clinic at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center from noon to 1 p.m. To schedule your visit by the Pirate Parrot, please call (412) 325-4730 or email [email protected].

Pirates Season Ticket Plans
Pro-rated Full Season, half season, and Summer 6-pack plans are available for the 2014 season. Full and partial-season ticket plans feature exclusive benefits including guaranteed seats for the biggest games, discounted ticket prices, invitations to special season ticket holder events featuring Pirates players and executives, plus much more. For more information regarding purchasing a season ticket plan, call 1-800-BUY-BUCS or visit pirates.com/tickets.

Fan Values
The Pirates are pleased to offer a variety of fan-friendly values throughout 2014, simply visit pirates.com/tickets for these great deals and more.

• Kids Pricing: The Pirates are pleased to offer special ticket prices for all 81 home games for kids ages 14 and younger in select sections of PNC Park. Save up to $9 on kid's single game tickets.
• Coca-Cola Fan Pack: Every Sunday game at PNC Park fans will have the opportunity to purchase the Coca-Cola Fan Pack for only $35. The deal includes a Lower Outfield Box ticket, a hot dog, pretzel and a Coca-Cola fountain drink.
• All You Can Eat: The All You Can Eat Seats are a popular way to enjoy a game in Sections 201 through 205. Tickets include all the hot dogs, hamburgers, nachos, salads, popcorn, peanuts, peanut butter-filled pretzels, ice cream and soda you can handle for one low price -- and there are dedicated All You Can Eat concession stands with a speed line approach. Please visit pirates.com/allyoucaneat for tickets and pricing.
• Port Authority Connect and Save: Fans can save up to $10 on tickets for every Monday through Thursday home game through August 7 with their Port Authority ConnectCard.