Fireflies Seasonal Job Fair Postponed to January 29

 

COLUMBIA, SC –The Columbia Fireflies have postponed their seasonal Job Fair, originally schedule for this upcoming Saturday, to next Saturday, January 29 from 10 am to 2 pm at Segra Park. The reason for the postponement is to ensure the safety of all Fireflies staff members and job fair attendees due to the incoming inclement weather forecasted to hit the Midlands this weekend. The Fireflies are looking to fill approximately 300 seasonal and part-time positions at the Job Fair for the upcoming baseball season which kicks off at Segra Park on April 8.

“The safety of our staff, and those attending the job fair, is our top priority which is why we have decided to postpone the event,” said Team President Brad Shank. “Our game day team is such an important part of providing our fans with a fantastic experience at Segra Park and we cannot wait to meet all potential new Fireflies team members at the Job Fair January 29.”

The Fireflies will be hiring for positions in the following departments:

· Ballpark Operations
· Food and Beverage
· Ticketing
· Marketing
· Merchandise
· Fan Engagement

New applicants are encouraged to apply online prior to the Job Fair. The Fireflies Game Day Seasonal Employment Application can be found online here.

Returning Segra Park Employees should contact Fireflies HR Manager, Katie Maroney, informing her of their desire to return in 2022. Fireflies HR can be reached via email at [email protected].

Applicants who are unable to attend the job fair should also reach out to Fireflies HR at [email protected] upon submission of their online application.

The Columbia Fireflies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to equal treatment of all applicants and employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

Internship Fair Takes Place at Segra Park January 19

 

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a pair of internship fairs Wednesday, January 19 from 9:30 am-11:30 am and 2:30 pm-4:30 pm. The team will take resumes for internships to be filled during the 2022 season at the fairs. After reviewing the resumes, the Fireflies will contact applicants the week following the fair.

Both sessions are drop-in sessions. All college students searching for internships are able to visit the fair without an appointment for either session. Students should come prepared with resumes and dressed professionally for interviews.

The internship programs with the Fireflies are built to satisfy any university credit requirements that may be needed to graduate. Non-students can also apply for the learning experience.

There are two classes of internship that need to be filled: entry level and a limited number of specialized internships.

The entry level internships available include:

· Promo Team
· Stadium Operations
· Food and Beverage
· Concessions and Commissary
· Catering

The Specialized internships available are:

· TV Broadcast
· Sports Turf
· Premium Suites
· Food and Beverage
· Ticketing
· Promotions

If you can’t make it to the internship fair, but would still like to join the Fireflies team, the internships are posted here.

For more information about the 2022 Fireflies season, visit ColumbiaFireflies.com.

Fireflies Host Annual Job Fair January 22

 

COLUMBIA, SC – COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies will be hosting a job fair at Segra Park Saturday, January 22 from 10 am to 2 pm. The team is looking to fill approximately 300 seasonal and part-time positions for the upcoming season.

“Seasonal and part-time workers are a critical part of our game day operations at Segra Park,” said President Brad Shank. “Our game day team is such an important part of providing our fans with a fantastic experience every time they come through the gates.”

The Fireflies will be hiring positions in the following departments:

· Ballpark Operations

· Food and Beverage

· Ticketing

· Marketing

· Merchandise

· Fan Engagement

New applicants are encouraged to download an application at ColumbiaFireflies.com (found under the ‘About Us’ and ‘Employment’ tabs) and bring it with them to the job fair.

Returning applicants are encouraged to download the returning employee application, which can also be found at ColumbiaFireflies.com (under the ‘About Us’ and ‘Employment’ tabs), and bring it with them to the job fair.

Anyone who is unable to attend the job fair is encouraged to scan and email his or her application to [email protected].

The Columbia Fireflies are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to equal treatment of all applicants and employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

Submit Your Favorite Teacher for a Neon Apple Award

 

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with T-Mobile to present the first ever Neon Apple Awards. Three Midlands teachers, one elementary, one middle and one high school teacher, will be selected to win the honor on Teacher Appreciation Night presented by T-Mobile at Segra Park August 12. The Fireflies are asking fans to nominate their favorite teachers in the Midlands for the award.

Winning teachers will be recognized during the game and will receive two complimentary tickets to the August 12 game at Segra Park plus a monetary donation from T-Mobile to go towards classroom supplies needed for the upcoming school year.

“Teachers are a critical piece of the very fabric of our community and we are proud to partner with T-Mobile on presenting the first ever Neon Apple Awards,” said Fireflies Director of Marketing Ashlie DeCarlo. “This is a great opportunity to honor our classroom heroes at Segra Park and we are looking forward to.”

Fans can submit nominations for their favorite teacher online here. Nominations for the award must be submitted by end of day Sunday, August 8. Winners will be contacted by a Fireflies staff member on Monday, August 9.

Any teacher who attends the game on August 12 will be able to show their school ID at Guest Services to receive a gift from the Fireflies for their contributions to their students and our community. For tickets to the Fireflies game August 12 against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, please visit FirefliesTickets.com.

Pride Night on tap for Thursday, June 24

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies’ inaugural Pride Night will be on Thursday, June 24 at Segra Park.

Pride Night – now two years in the making after the cancellation of the 2020 season – is a night of inclusion, celebration and reaffirmation that Segra Park is a welcoming place for all people.

“Segra Park was built by our community and for our community… our entire community,” said Fireflies team President John Katz. “Columbia has a robust, active LBGTQ+ community and the Fireflies have many fans within that community. Columbia Fireflies baseball is truly ‘Fun for ALL.’”

The Fireflies have partnered on Pride Night with five local Pride Partner organizations that do amazing work in the community. SC Pride, South Carolina Black Pride, the Harriet Hancock Center, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Columbia Center) and PALSS – Palmetto AIDS Life Support Services.

“Events like Pride Night at Fireflies really help to bring awareness of LGBT issues to more mainstream — and often under-represented — audiences,” said SC Pride President Jeff March. “It’s important that our allies — no matter who they are — step up to help show that LGBT issues are human issues. We are your friends, your neighbors, your coworkers, and we are as much a part of every facet of society as anyone else.”

Each of the five Pride Partners will have a table on the stadium concourse to share information about their programs and goals; they will also be distributing one of five exclusive Fireflies Pride buttons to fans. Please be sure to visit all five tables to collect the entire series. All buttons are free and quantities are limited.

“Harriet Hancock Center is so proud to be a part of an event that supports the LGBTQ community,” said Harriet Hancock Center Board President Kimmah Dozier-Burt. “Pride Night with the Fireflies offers the community a much-needed opportunity to reconnect, celebrate Pride together, and to collectively root for the home team!”

The Fireflies will be auctioning off a full set of custom Fireflies Pride jerseys during the game, with 100% of the proceeds being donated evenly to each of our five Pride Partners.

The Fireflies will also be selling their Pride t-shirts and caps throughout the day and will be donating 20% of the net proceeds to our Pride Partners.

“We are excited to be a part of this beautiful historic moment,” said South Carolina Black Pride President and CEO Darius Jones. “Celebrating Pride Month with the Columbia Fireflies at Segra Park is not just beautiful but historic too. It proves that SC has come a long way, and it brings visibility to LGBTQ+ athletics.”

In addition to the fundraising opportunities above, the Kansas City Royals have also pledged to donate an additional $1,000 to each of our Pride Partners to help further their work in our community.

Billy Bean, who serves at MLB as Vice-President & Special Assistant to the Commissioner, has sent a welcome video to Fireflies fans to kick off the Pride Night festivities. As a senior advisor to Commissioner Manfred, his role focuses on player education, LGBTQ inclusion, and social justice initiatives. Bean played in the Major Leagues from 1987-1995 and, in 1999, was just the second Major Leaguer to come out publicly as gay.

“I’m incredibly proud of the Columbia Fireflies for the comprehensive effort they’re making to reach out and support their LGBTQ fans,” said Bean. “Pride Night on June 24th is going to be a great day at Segra Park. I truly appreciate the inclusive message the club is setting for all of minor league baseball.”

Tickets for Pride Night on June 24 are available here.

Season ticket memberships for the 2021 season are still available for purchase. Memberships start as low as $70. Partial plans are now available to purchase in the Bullpen Boxes. To reserve your seats, contact the Fireflies Box Office at 803-726-4487 or visit The Fireflies Box Office at Segra Park.

For more information about the upcoming Fireflies season or other events at Segra Park, visit www.ColumbiaFireflies.com.

First Responder ‘Hero of the Inning’ Nominations Open

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies are hosting First Responders Night sponsored by T-Mobile on Thursday, June 17 at 7:05pm. During the game, the Fireflies will honor eight local first responders and are looking for fans to nominate their favorite first responder for in-game recognition online here. Those selected as “Heroes of the Inning” will be contacted directly by a Fireflies representative.

Nominations are open to any EMS, firefighter or police officer to be recognized in-between innings. When submitting nominations, please have a photo of the honoree and a short bio available. Honorees chosen will be given two free tickets to Thursday night’s game.

Similar nominations will be made available later in the season for frontline works and teachers.

For tickets and more information about upcoming Columbia Fireflies games, visit ColumbiaFireflies.com.

The Fireflies Play Host to Early Juneteenth Event

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they will host an early Juneteenth event, showing Black Panther on the videoboard June 12 at 7:30 pm. The event is a free community event presented by the Columbia office of Ogletree Deakins.

Black Panther is a 2018 film starring South Carolina-native Chadwick Boseman as King T’Challa of Wakanda. The story picks up as T’Challa becomes the king of Wakanda and fights to keep the nation a secret from the outside world while battling demons from the country’s past. The Ryan Coogler film won three Oscars along with countless other awards from the Screen Actors Guild and BAFTA Awards. Boseman lost his battle with cancer in August of 2020.

According to the Columbia Office’s Juneteenth Event Committee, “As part of our firm’s initiative to bring attention to Juneteenth across our more than 40 offices throughout the United States, we are excited that the Columbia office can partner with our neighbors at Segra Park to provide a free public showing of Black Panther. We hope that, in addition to a nice night out for a great movie at the ballpark, we can bring attention to the Juneteenth holiday, one of, if not the, oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.”

“Juneteenth is a celebration recognizing the end of slavery in the United States,” said Fireflies team President John Katz. “We are excited to partner with our neighbors at Ogletree Deakins to open the ballpark for the screening of Black Panther – a powerful film telling the story of a Black superhero committed to preserving freedom and independence.”

Gates for the event open at 6:30 pm and show time is at 7:30 pm. Concession stands will be open at the ballpark. Segra Park is a cashless facility, but all major credit cards will be accepted.

“The Fireflies Juneteenth celebration continues on June 19 and June 20 at Segra Park,” added Katz. “Our Negro League Celebration will honor the legacy of the trailblazers of the game, and will feature the Newark Eagles (Fireflies) vs the Chattanooga Choo Choos (GreenJackets).”

Segra Park operates under a Clear Bag Policy. Bags that are not clear will not be permitted into the stadium. The Fireflies Clear Bag Policy closely matches those already in place at all NFL stadiums and many NCAA sporting events. This policy also closely matches the policy in place for all Gamecock sporting events and concerts at Colonial Life Arena, with minor adjustments for families. The Clear Bag Policy is in place to provide a safer environment at events and should significantly expedite fan entry into Segra Park.

Each fan is allowed to bring one clear bag into Segra Park that conform to the following restrictions:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ — A logo no larger than 4.5″ x 3.4″ can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
  • Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ — approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap
  • Medically necessary items (after proper inspection and tagging)

Fans can reserve their free tickets by going to FirefliesTickets.com.

Fireflies Team Up with Prisma Health on In-Game Vaccination Site

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they have partnered with Prisma Health to administer COVID-19 vaccinations at Segra Park during the 2021 baseball season.

Fans who wish to be vaccinated can get their first shot at a Fireflies game on Friday, May 28 or Saturday, May 29. The vaccine will be administered inside the ballpark, along the concourse by the Crescent Patio in right field, to all fans wishing to receive the vaccines.

The Pfizer vaccine being deployed by Prisma Health has been approved for all South Carolinians ages 12 and over.

Fans do not need to pre-register to get their first shot; walk-up appointments will be accepted. Vaccines can be administered by Prisma Health clinical staff at any point from the opening of gates on each night until the vaccination site shuts down at the end of the seventh inning.

“This is a great opportunity for fans that may not yet have gotten their vaccination to get theirs in a very unique, festive atmosphere,” said Fireflies team President John Katz. “Our thanks go out to Prisma Health for affording our fans who wish to get a vaccine the opportunity to do so at Segra Park. The Fireflies have chipped in great added benefits – including a free ticket for participating fans to receive their second doses three weeks later.”

Dr. Rick Scott, the chair of the Prisma Health Vaccine Task Force, said, “The Prisma Health team is dedicated to caring for our community during this pandemic and every day. Throughout the entire COVID-19 response, we are proud of everything that our team members, nurses, and physicians have given to help our community. We also are proud of our partnerships with organizations like the Fireflies who are helping us get shot in the arms of our community but there is much left to do!”

Every fan who receives the vaccine at the game on May 28 or 29 will get a free Fireflies hat and a ticket voucher to attend the June 18 or 19 Fireflies game, where they can obtain their second-dose to become fully vaccinated.

Tickets for the May 28 and 29 games are on sale now and can be purchased online at FirefliesTickets.com.

Fireflies Search for 2021 National Anthem Performers

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies today announced that fans can now audition to perform the National Anthem for Fireflies regular season home games in 2021. The Fireflies are seeking soloists and groups of all ages to perform the Anthem.

Auditions will not be in-person in 2021, as they have been in years past, to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Instead, those interested in auditioning can submit their audition tape online at ColumbiaFireflies.com. Those who have performed in the past must audition again.

Audition tapes must be submitted online via ColumbiaFireflies.com by the end of the day on Sunday, April 18**th**.

The Fireflies host 60 home games between May 11 and September 16. Performances during the season are not guaranteed to everyone that auditions. Those that are selected to perform will receive four complimentary tickets to the game for the night of their performance. If anyone has any questions or concerns, they may email Halle West at [email protected].

For more information about the upcoming 2021 season, visit ColumbiaFireflies.com.

Fireflies to Host MLB Youth Skills Competition & Home Run Derby

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they will host two Major League Baseball Youth Competitions at Segra Park in April: The Pitch, Hit and Run Competition and the Jr. Home Run Derby. Both competitions are the official youth competitions of Major League Baseball and are a fun and exciting way for youth players to showcase their abilities locally, regionally and nationally.

The Pitch Hit and Run presented by MLB Network Competition will take place Sunday, April 18 and the Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby will take place Sunday, April 25. Both competitions will be open to children under 14-years-old and registration is free for both events.

Children can participate in both events but must register separately for both individual events. Children who are not registered for the event through the official MLB registration link will not be eligible to advance to the regional competition.

The Pitch Hit and Run Competition presented by MLB Network Competition will be divided between boys and girls and further divided into four age divisions: 7-8 years old, 9-10 years old, 11-12 years old and 13-14 years old. Winners of the local competition held at Segra Park in each gender and age range will have the opportunity to advance through three levels of competition, ultimately culminating in the Finals during the Major League Baseball World Series.

Participants can register for the Pitch, Hit and Run online here. All participants should bring age verification, such as a copy of a birth certificate or something similar, to the competition.

The Major League Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby divides boys and girls into two age divisions, 12 and under and 14 and under. Champions from both divisions will move through a Regional Level prior to having an opportunity to compete at the finals during MLB All-Star Week.

Participants can register for the Jr. Home Run Derby online here. All participants should bring age verification, such as a copy of a birth certificate or something similar, to the competition.

Each event will begin at 11am on their respective day. Participants will be put into 30-minute time slots throughout the day in order to limit the number of people on-field and in the ballpark at one time. All participants who have registered for the event will be contacted one week prior to the event to select what time slot would work best for them. Each 30-minute time slot will be limited to 10 kids.

Families are invited to watch their child participate in the competitions but will not be allowed on field. Non-participants will be required to wear masks at all times and are expected to practice social distancing both when seated and when walking on the concourse.

For questions about either event, please contact Nick Spano by email at [email protected].

Fireflies to Host Job Fair March 20

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies will host a job fair to fill seasonal gameday positions that remain open for the 2021 season. The job fair will take place at Segra Park on Saturday, March 20 beginning at 1pm and concluding at 4pm.

Gameday positions that remain open for hiring for the 2021 season include:

· Parking Staff

· Ushers

· Ticketing Staff

o Box Office Staff

o Ticket Scanners

· Cleaning Crew Staff

· Kids Zone Attendants

· Merchandise/Team Store Staff

· Grounds Crew Staff

· Video Production Team

· Food and Beverage Staff

o Cashiers

o Runners

o Cooks

o Dish Washers

o Bartenders

o Picnic Attendants

o Kitchen Staff

Interviews will take place on the spot for the above positions. Everyone interested in applying is encouraged to attend.

To limit person-to-person contact, applicants are encouraged to fill out an application online in advance of the job fair. The online part time seasonal employment application can be found on ColumbiaFireflies.com under the employment tab. Applications will be available on site during the job fair for those unable to fill out their application in advance.

Applications will not be distributed or accepted at the Fireflies front office. Everyone interested in applying must attend the job fair or fill out an application online.

Returning employees do not need to attend the job fair but will need to fill out the online employment application.

All interviews will be conducted outside at Segra Park and the event will go on rain or shine. All those who attend the fair will be expected to wear a facial covering at all times and the event will follow all social distancing protocols. Hand sanitizing stations will be placed around the concourse.

Columbia Fireflies is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age (as required by law), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline and termination.

For more information about the Columbia Fireflies and the 2021 season, visit columbiafireflies.com.

Fireflies to Host Holiday Themed Virtual 5K; Mason’s Jingle Jog

A portion of Race proceeds will benefit the Salvation Army

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies are hosting a virtual holiday 5K Wednesday, December 9 through Wednesday, December 16 for fans looking to stay active this winter. The 3.1-mile race can be walked, jogged or run, and fans of all ages and athletic abilities are encouraged to participate. The race is entirely virtual and can be completed anywhere at any time between December 9-16.

Race entry fees for Mason’s Jingle Jog are $40 per person and includes a special holiday Fireflies dry-fit race shirt, entry to the race, a donation to the Salvation Army and a prize for the top male and female finishers in each of the four age brackets. The divisions will be under 18, 19-25, 26-35 and 36+. All shirts will be mailed to runners; shipping is also included in the entry fee.

Runners will track their time by joining the race group on the Strava app. Once you download the app, you can sign into the race and the app will track your time and distance and submit it to the Fireflies upon completion of your 5K. After registering for the race, runners will be sent direct access to the race group as well as instructions on how to download Strava and join the group.

”This is a great virtual event to promote fitness and our community’s great holiday spirit of giving,” said Fireflies team President John Katz. “The Salvation Army does such amazing work in our region, and we’re excited to continue our support.”

To sign-up for the race, visit the race registration page here. Registration orders placed before December 2nd will receive their race shirts the week of December 9th. Registration orders placed after the 2nd will receive their shirt after the race. For more information about this event and other upcoming events at Segra Park and in the Midlands Community, visit ColumbiaFireflies.com.

Live Baseball & Movie Screening in Honor of 100th Anniversary Celebration of Negro Leagues

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies are hosting a Negro League Celebration to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues at Segra Park on October 10.

At 3:00 pm, the Community All-Star Baseball League (CASBL) will host game one of their championship series. Following the game, the movie “42”, starring the late Chadwick Boseman, will be shown on the videoboard, beginning at 7:15 pm. Gates will open at 2:15 pm.

“The CASBL is a Men’s Adult Baseball League that operates in the midlands area of South Carolina,” said CASBL President Derrick Mobley. “We have been in existence in excess of 70+ years with a deep and rich history of African-American involvement. Although, we are a more diverse league now, our foundation began during the segregation era and mirrored the Negro Leagues and Textile Leagues of yesteryear. Fortunately, we have been able to continuously operate from the 50’s until the present. As such, our league is extremely proud of the African American participation that we have retained throughout the years despite the continued decline of African American percentages within Major League Baseball. We pride ourselves on being one of the oldest operating, if not the oldest, men’s adult baseball leagues within the state. In fact, several articles and television specials have been written about our documented history.”

A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated back to the CASBL to help further their goals and mission.

Fans can purchase a seating bowl ticket for $17.25 – inclusive of all taxes and fees. The ticket includes access to both the baseball game and the screening of the movie, as well as a Nathan’s Famous hot dog, chips and a fountain soda.

To get up close and personal to the 2018 South Atlantic League Field of the Year, fans can purchase Field Seating to watch the movie from the outfield grass at Segra Park. For a 10’ x 10’ square for up to four people, fans pay $69.00; larger 10’ x 20’ squares are available for up to six guests ($103.50) or for up to eight guests ($138.00). There are 10’ aisleways between each square. All Field Seating also includes Nathan’s Famous hot dog, chips and a fountain soda. Field Seating guests are encouraged to bring towels or blankets; no chairs will be allowed into the ballpark. Field Seating guests will be able to watch the game from the Bojangles’ Berm, the Palmetto Pavilion or the Bullpen Boxes, and will then be permitted to move to the field for the movie at the conclusion of the game.

“The Fireflies are honored to have the CASBL start their Championship Series at Segra Park,” said Fireflies team President John Katz. “As baseball fans, we have all heard the stories legends of Jackie Robinson, Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson. The CASBL tells the stories of C.J. Edwards (“The String Bean Slinger”), Dewayne Wise, Skeet Thomas, Hernando “Pep” Harris, G.G. Harris and many more former professional players. Their stories are important, and the legacy of all these ballplayers shall live on.”

Capacity is limited to 1,000 fans to allow for social distancing. Fans can buy tickets online here.

*What can I expect at Segra Park? *

Expect the following measures to be in place for the comfort and safety of all attendees:

  • Masks will be required for admission and for movement on the concourse and restrooms.
  • Waivers will be required for all attendees.
  • All staff will be wearing masks.
  • All employees handling food and beverages will be wearing masks and gloves.
  • Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the concourse.
  • Enhanced restroom sanitization before, during and after the event.
  • Social distancing of six feet between groups shall be required in all queues.
  • Bring a credit or debit card; no cash will be accepted.

SC Philharmonic Dining Experience Comes to Segra Park

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies and the South Carolina Philharmonic are partnering to bring the arts and a unique dining experience to Segra Park on Thursday, October 1. Fans will be able to order dinner and drinks (menu here) while listening to a five-piece band under the covered concourse overlooking the diamond.

The musicians to be featured at the special dining experience are trumpeters Charlie Polk and Dick Goodwin, Eric Gulfus on horn, Trombonist Michael Wilkinson and Tuba-player Ronald Davis.

“The South Carolina Philharmonic is thrilled for this opportunity to perform at beautiful Segra Park,” said South Carolina Philharmonic Executive Director Rhonda Hunsinger. “We look forward to continuing this partnership well into the future as COVID restrictions lift and larger ensembles are possible.”

Tickets for the event are $12.50 and all proceeds from the ticket sales benefit the South Carolina Philharmonic. There will be two seatings for the event, one from 5:30-7pm and the second from 7:30-9pm. The half-hour break between the two sessions are for sanitizing surfaces and helping to maintain adequate social distancing measures.

A second Dining Experience with the SC Philharmonic is also on the calendar for Friday, November 6.

”Segra Park was designed as a multi-use sports and entertainment venue,” said Fireflies team president John Katz. “While we lost the 2020 baseball season, we are excited to bring the arts to the ballpark on October 1. We are here to bring our community together, and music is an art that unites us all.”

You can buy tickets for the event here. For more information on events at Segra Park, visit ColumbiaFireflies.com.

Fireflies Launch “We Are Fireflies” Jersey Campaign

 

Columbia, S.C. – The Columbia Fireflies today announced the launch of the “We Are Fireflies” jersey campaign. Fans, season ticket and suite members, partners and Fireflies supporters across the Midlands and the country can have their names on a jersey that the Fireflies will wear on the first Saturday home game of the 2021 season.

”This is a great way for the community to join forces with the Fireflies as we launch this innovative initiative,” said Fireflies team president John Katz. “It represents an opportunity to support the team, support a fantastic non-profit in Homeless No More, and to represent you, your family or loved ones by adding a name or several names to the jersey. It’s a great win-win proposition.”

The jerseys are white with a block text “Fireflies” logo on the front and jersey numbers on the back with no name plate. The sleeves are colored blue with a yellow stripe and include the Fireflies bug logo on the right shoulder. The entire body of the jersey will be filled with the names of those who purchase the opportunity through the campaign.

Fans can purchase packages to add their name to the jersey starting at just $30. The $30 package gets one name on the jersey, a Palmetto Citizens FCU All-Star seat ticket for the game and a $5 donation to Homeless No More. There is a total of eight different packages, ranging from $30-$2,500, with varying tickets and hospitality, exclusive experiences and increased donations based on package selection.

“We are thrilled to partner with the Columbia Fireflies and are thankful for all they do in the community,” said Elizabeth Blake Dudek, Director of Development for Homeless No More. “We are honored to have them on our team as we end family homelessness!”

The jerseys worn during the game will be auctioned off during the game, with proceeds benefitting Homeless No More. The auction will be held both online and in-park. Players will autograph the jersey after the game and present it to the winning bidder on the field at Segra Park immediately after the game and prior to the fireworks; online winners will have their jersey shipped to them.

More information on the “We Are Fireflies” jersey campaign, and the various package options, can be found by clicking here. Packages can be purchased online here.