Additional details announced for Throwback Weekend Presented by Vico Painting; fans can score discounted Brightline rides to Marlins Park

July 16th, 2019

MIAMI – The Miami Marlins today announced additional details regarding the club’s Throwback Weekend presented by Vico Painting, taking place July 26-28 at Marlins Park. The Marlins will wear commemorative uniforms from the 1997 Championship season, highlighted by the teal pinstripe vests and black Florida Marlins hats.

In addition, the Miami Marlins have partnered with Brightline, soon to be Virgin Trains, to provide discounted rides for fans in Broward and Palm Beach County. Fans can enter promo code “MARLINS” for 30 percent off SMART ride passes and 20 percent off of SELECT and SMART PLUS ride passes. The offer is one of the largest discounts available on Brightline. Fans can get to Marlins Park in approximately 10 minutes from the Miami Brightline station with an easy transfer to Miami-Dade Transit Route 55.

The Marlins and Brightline will get the festivities for Throwback Weekend presented by Vico Painting started with a pep rally on Thursday, July 25 as Billy The Marlin, Marlins Mermaids and Marlins Alumni Antonio Alfonseca and Álex Arias distribute Marlins swag and take photos with guests. The party starts at 4 p.m. at Virgin MiamiCentral. The party will continue with a train takeover to Fort Lauderdale, and a pep rally at 5 p.m. at the Fort Lauderdale Brightline station.

The following is a list of activities taking place during Throwback Weekend presented by Vico Painting:   

• Return of beloved Marlins players and personalities from the franchise’s history

Including Antonio Alfonseca, Luis Castillo, Cliff Floyd, Álex González, Tommy Hutton, Charles Johnson, Gaby Sanchez, and more

Alumni members will make appearances throughout the ballpark each game: greeting fans at Home Plate Entrance, ceremonial first pitches, photo opportunities and other activities to be announced

• Miami’s Best Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 27

• Three fan giveaways

First 10,000 fans on Friday, July 26 will receive an exclusive Throwback Weekend poster presented by Vico Painting

First 15,000 fans on Saturday, July 27 will receive Marlins Baseball Cards presented by Topps

First 10,000 fans 14 years and younger on Sunday, July 28 will receive a W.B. Mason Toy Truck

• Exclusive pregame events for Marlins Members

Alumni Panel Discussion on Friday, July 26, and photo opportunity with Marlins Alumni and the 1997 and 2003 World Series trophies on Saturday, July 27

For more information or to purchase tickets for Throwback Weekend presented by Vico Painting, please visit Marlins.com/Tickets.