SPORTS & RECREATION Mighty Mussels unveil 2023 promotional schedule

Team to host Hurricane Relief/First Responders Appreciation Night April 6

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels full promotional schedule for the 20 packed with fireworks, concerts, co tiatives, theme nights and specialty

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The season gets underway at 7 p m on Thursday, April 6 All first responders can receive free tickets for them and their families in gratitude of their vital work in the after of Hurricane Ian.

The Mussels will host 14 fir shows and three concerts in 2023 amongst many other theme nights and special evenings

Specialty jersey nights

The team will wear specialty jerseys on April 8, May 3, June 9, and July 2-3

On April 8, the team will don custom white jerseys with blue pinwheels to spread awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida The CAC provides a coordinated response to child victims of abuse and neglect and to improve the lives of at-risk children and their families through prevention services The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is the Grand Slam Title Sponsor of the event

On May 3, the Mussels will celebrate the long-standing tradition of Islands Night, but with extra significance this season This year’s jerseys will feature the Sanibel Island lighthouse, with artwork produced by Sanibel artist Rachel Pierce All proceeds from the jersey auction will go directly to civic organizations on the islands most affected by Hurricane Ian

On June 9, the Mighty Mussels will join the rest of M i n o r L e a g u e B a s e b a l l b y c e l e b r a t i n g M a r v e l Defender’s of the Diamond Night The players will wear custom Mussels’ jerseys with Marvel’s own twist on the Mussels’ logo and color scheme

On July 2-3, Fort Myers will celebrate Independence Day by donning the Stars & Stripes for a pair of games that will also have post-game eworks Proceeds will benefit eep Lee County Beautiful ” nights

, April 22 – Grateful Dead ted by Budweiser – Pre and sic tribute by jazz and funk d Devotion ” For more inform a t i o n o n e v e r y t h i n g G r a t e f u l D e a d , v i s i t

Dead net

Fans can purchase a special ticket package for $30 that includes an exclusive Grateful Dead t-shirt along with a ticket to the game and access to the concert. Limited packages are available at fevo me/grateful23

Saturday, May 13 – Country Night & Ag Night presented by Budweiser – “Ultimate Garth, a tribute to Garth Brooks” will be on hand to play all of the songs you know and love

Saturday, June 3 – Faith & Family Night presented by WayFM and Floor-meisters – “Sidewalk Prophets” will perform post-game for a night of faith and fellowship

Fireworks nights

Fans can enjoy post-game fireworks shows on April 7, April 21, May 5, May 12, June 2, June 9, June 30, July 2, July 3, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, and September 8

Daily specials available all season

Daily specials are always the best way to get the best deal at any Mighty Mussels game Most of the Hammond Stadium staples return in 2023, with a couple of new additions!

Tuesdays – New this season – Publix 2-for-1 Ticket