Fireworks, giveaways, special jerseys spotlight Squirrel’s 15th season
Free Press staff report | 3/6/2025, 6 p.m.
A night at a Richmond Flying Squirrels game is about more than baseball. Whether it’s fireworks lighting up the sky, fans walking away with unique giveaways or special theme nights transforming The Diamond, the Squirrels have built their reputation on making every game an event.
On Friday, the team released its promotional schedule for the 2025 season, featuring 20 fireworks shows, bobblehead giveaways, theme nights and a celebration of The Diamond’s 40th anniversary.
The schedule includes a mix of fireworks shows, giveaways, happy hours and family-oriented events.
The team will celebrate The Diamond’s 40th anniversary with five “The Diamond Through the Decades” nights. The series will include a Diamond replica figurine giveaway April 17, a Brandon Crawford bobblehead May 1, a commemorative “Diamond” ring June 12, a Chipper Jones Richmond Braves bobblehead July 24 and a classic R-Braves T-shirt Aug. 28. Each event also will feature a specialty jersey auction, with proceeds benefiting Flying Squirrels Charities.
Fireworks return with 25 shows throughout the season, including displays after every Saturday home game, opening night on April 4 and a two-night Independence Day celebration July 3 and 4.
Fans can also look forward to themed giveaways such as a River City visor on April 29, a mesh trucker cap on May 30, a Nutzy planter on June 10 and a scarf for Harry Potter Night on Aug. 29. Other promotions include a lederhosen T-shirt, a Pride fan and a neon aloha shirt for Parrothead Night.
Las Ardillas Voladoras, the team’s alternate identity celebrating Hispanic culture, returns with themed giveaways and special events on select Fridays. The rebrand launch is set for April 18, and fans can pick up a luchador wrestling mask Aug. 15. The team also will host community-focused nights, including HBCU Night on April 5, Women and Girls in Sports Night on May 31, Negro Leagues Heritage Night on June 28 and Richmond 34 Legacy Weekend on July 18 and 19.
Players will wear special jerseys for select games, including The Diamond Through the Decades series, Star Wars Night on May 4, Negro Leagues Heritage Night on June 28 and Richmond 34 Legacy Weekend. The team also will hold its annual ASK Night on Sept. 13, benefiting the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation.
The Flying Squirrels open the 2025 season on Friday, April 4, against the Akron RubberDucks.