Free admission to ballpark begins at 4 p.m.; evening includes amusements and a free movie
DAVENPORT, Iowa. (August 25, 2014) - This Labor Day, the Quad Cities community will have the chance to enjoy the Red, White and Boom Fireworks show from Modern Woodmen Park along the Mississippi River on Monday, Sept. 1, when the venue voted the Best Minor League Ballpark in America in a nationwide vote at 10Best.com and USA TODAY will be open for a full evening of fun.
The gates of Modern Woodmen Park will open at 4 p.m. on Sept. 1. Admission is free, but attendees are welcome to make a free-will donation, which will be split between the Bandit Scholars Program and the Genesis Foundation. The bounce houses in the Bounce QC Kids Zone will be open for free. Beginning at 6 p.m., there will also be free family activities. Event attendees may purchase concessions (no outside food and beverage) at the ballpark, as well as rides on the ballpark's amusements, including the Ferris wheel, Drop'N Twist, Space Camp and the newly expanded zip line.
"The Red, White and Boom Fireworks show is an annual summer highlight in the Quad Cities, and we are thrilled to welcome the Quad Cities community to watch the fireworks for free at Modern Woodmen Park," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "A full day of fun and celebration of the Quad Cities will conclude a great holiday weekend at the ballpark."
The River Bandits play their final regular season home game at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. Amusements will be open for rides Saturday, Aug. 30, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., as well as Sunday, Aug. 31, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The festivities on Sept. 1 will also include the family favorite movie, "The Sandlot," which will play on the video board at Modern Woodmen Park. The Red, White and Boom Fireworks show will begin at 8:30 p.m. over the Mississippi River with a show choreographed to a custom-made soundtrack on 96.9-FM 97X, which will be played through the public address system at Modern Woodmen Park.
While regular admission is free, luxury suites at Modern Woodmen Park can be reserved with a tax-deductible $200 donation, which will be split between the Bandit Scholars Program and Genesis Foundation. More information is available by calling the River Bandits at 563-324-3000.
More details about the Red, White and Boom Fireworks events are available at www.redwhiteboom.org.
UP NEXT: Fan Appreciation Week continues Monday with Illinios Fan Appreciation Night, when Illinois residents can get $1 bleacher or berm tickets by showing a valid driver's license at the box office. Regular bleacher and berm tickets are just $2, as are hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, nachos, soda, and beer on a Markdown Monday presented by 97X. An all-you-can-ride amusements pass is just $10 on Monday. On Tuesday, Iowa residents can get $1 tickets, and Thursday is Modern Woodmen Half-Price Night, when all regular tickets are half-price. Regular tickets for the homestand through Aug. 29 are available at www.riverbandits.com
