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Citizens Weather Education Week presented by the First Alert Team! Plus, Margaritaville Night, Youth Baseball and Softball Celebration & #ThrowbackThursday Return

May 17th, 2021

The Phillies return to Citizens Bank Park to host the Miami Marlins for a three-game series on May 18-20. Here’s a look at some of the game highlights and promotions featured at the ballpark, with tickets available at phillies.com.

1) On Tuesday, May 18, the Phillies are hosting Citizens Weather Education Night presented by the First Alert team at NBC10 and Telemundo62, with Theme Night tickets in select locations available at a $2 discount.
• NBC10’s First Alert Weather meteorologist Krystal Klei will throw the ceremonial first pitch.
• Video experiments will be performed on PhanaVision by the First Alert Weather team, Phillies players and alumni.
• The ballpark event is part of Weather Education Week (May 17-21), which provides students, teachers and parents with the opportunity to learn daily science experiments featuring special guests from at home or school.

2) Wednesday, May 19, features Margaritaville Night at the 7:05 p.m. game.
• The first 1,350 fans to purchase tickets for this Theme Night promotion will receive a voucher for an exclusive Phillies Margaritaville Night hat giveaway.
• Jimmy Buffett’s charity Singing for Change (SFC Charitable Foundation, Inc., aka SFC) will receive a portion of the proceeds from that night’s Phillies Charities, Inc 50/50 Drawing, presented by DraftKings. SFC offers grants to address the root causes of social or environmental problems.

3) Kids of all ages are invited to the Youth Baseball and Softball Celebration, featuring a Theme Night Ticket with $4 discount in select locations, being held on May 20 during that night’s 7:05 p.m.
• Teams are encouraged to wear their uniforms for the chance to potentially be shown on PhanaVision during the game.
• Attendees can post their team photos on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #CBPYouthBSC for the chance to have their photo shared on PhanaVision pregame.
• Plus, it’s #ThrowbackThursday! From Phillies players wearing a 1980s-era powder blue uniform and burgundy cap to PhanaVision retro music and more, there will be plenty of #TBT fun for all to enjoy.

4) It’s the final countdown to the Phillies Charities, Inc. auction, benefitting Philabundance as part of the Phans Feeding Families initiative! Bid until noon on May 24 via the MLB Ballpark app (available on iOS and Android devices only. Features an amazing lineup of signed items from Bryce Harper, Andrew McCutchen, Aaron Nola and more. Fans can also take part in a virtual food drive, and text to give to support the cause. Proceeds benefit Philabundance.

5) Also featured this series is the Frontline Heroes Phanatic Dance presented by Toyota, taking place during the fifth inning of every game. Among the frontline workers taking part are Lauren Denney, critical-care nurse (Tuesday), Jazmine Cole, physician assistant (Wednesday).

6) All week, check out the flash sale at the New Era Phillies Team Store! A New Era Flex Fit Team Neo Cap is available for only $10 starting on Tuesday, May 18, until Sunday, May 23 (while supplies last).

Other need-to-know information:

Mask up! Please be aware of the safety guidelines at the ballpark.
Traffic Alert: When leaving Citizens Bank Park, please be aware that the ramp from southbound Broad Street (Route 611) to southbound Interstate 95 in Philadelphia will be closed and detoured through the end of July. In addition, the on ramp from Broad Street North (Route 611) to Interstate 76 west will be closed until May 30. Log on to www.511pa.com, www.511nj.orgor call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions. Transit services are also available; for a SEPTA schedule, please visit www.septa.org.
Broadcast: Games for the Phillies-Marlins series will be broadcast on NBCSP, 94 WIP and WTTM 1680; Thursday’s game will also be broadcast on MLBN (out of market only). In addition, games will be available via live stream for authenticated subscribers on NBC Sports Philadelphia’s MyTeams app.
Gate Openings: All gates open 90 minutes prior to game time.
Parking Lot Openings: All parking lots open 2 hours prior to game time.
Fandom: Fans can stay informed by following the newly-launched @PhilliesCBP on Twitter and liking the official Citizens Bank Park Facebook page. Fans can also follow @Phillies on social media. Plus, use the free MLB Ballpark app as a guide to Citizens Bank Park.