Fort Myers Mighty Mussels to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows

July 3 fireworks extravaganza set to be biggest in stadium’s history

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are hosting an Independence Day Weekend Fireworks Spectacular on July 3 that caps a multi-day celebration of patriotism, baseball and ballpark traditions

The July 3 postgame fireworks show, pr by Pennsylvania-based Pyrotecnico, is expe to last at least 12 minutes and feature thou sands of colorful pyrotechnics launched just beyond the right field fence

“It will be the biggest fireworks show in the history of Hammond Stadium – han down,” said Mighty Mussels President Chris Peters “Twelve minutes may not seem like a long time for a fireworks show, but it will essentially be 12 minutes of a grand finale ”

The Monday, July 3 game caps a weekend celebration that also includes postgame fireworks shows on Friday, June 30 and Sunday, July 2 Killebrew Root Beer, Estero Bay Chevrolet and Lee County Solid Waste are sponsoring the three fireworks shows

All weekend, Mighty Mussels players will be wearing custom red, white and blue patriotic jerseys, which will be auctioned after the game to support Keep Lee County Beautiful, a nonprofit organization focused on improving, beautifying and protecting the environment

Hammond Stadium’s culinary team will be serving up Fourth of July staples like hot dogs, bratwursts, cheeseburgers and chicken tenders, along with Philly cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches and pizza by the slice Mighty Mussels staff also will be serving freshly squeezed lemonade, ICEEs, Dippin’ Dots and a ballpark favorite among children – soft serve ice cream in a Mighty Mussels keepsake helmet Concession stands also feature a large selection of draft beers and craft beers from breweries across the country “ O t h e r t h a n O p e n i n g N i g h t , o u r ndependence Day Weekend celebration is bably the most anticipated homestand of the n,” said John Martin, majority partner of the Mussels “You can catch a baseball game r family, enjoy a burger or hot dog and stick around to watch fireworks light up the night sky It doesn’t get any more American than that ” Mighty Mussels tickets start at $10 and are available at MightyMussels com

About the Mighty Mussels

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are the Low-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and have played home games at Hammond Stadium since 1992 The franchise plays in the Florida State League’s highly competitive West Division The Mighty Mussels are led off the field by Majority Partner John Martin and President Chris Peters, and on the field by Manager Brian Meyer Notable alumni include MLB All-Stars Joe Mauer, David Ortiz, Jose Berrios, Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano and Torii Hunter For information or to purchase individual, group or season tickets, please visit MightyMussels com or call 239768-4210 Follow the Mighty Mussels on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat