Atlantic Nissan adds Grucci Firework Extravaganza for August 17

(Central Islip, N.Y., April 16, 2013) – The Atlantic League champion Long Island Ducks today announced that Atlantic Nissan will present a Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza on August 17th, bringing the total number of Grucci Fireworks Extravaganzas at Bethpage Ballpark to a record-setting 15 for the 2013 season.

This 15th Grucci Firework Extravaganza adds to the already loaded promotional calendar for the 2013 season. The 2013 Promotional Schedule also features a variety of other championship-themed giveaway items, including commemorative autograph books, magnet schedules and posters, replica trophies, and championship logo caps. Brand new for 2013, the Ducks will feature a seven-part Collector’s Series that includes a pin pennant and six commemorative pins highlighting memorable moments in team history. The entire 2013 promotional schedule is listed below.

The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Bethpage Ballpark. Tickets are available now by visiting the Bethpage Ballpark box office, calling (631) 940-DUCK or by CLICKING HERE.

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2013 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE

April 26           Replica Championship Rings by P.C. Richard and Son (first 1,500 fans) 
April 27           Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union 
April 28           Championship Autograph Books by Newsday (first 1,500 fans) 
April 30           Championship Magnet Schedules by QuackerJack Foundation (first 3,500 fans) 
May 1             2013 Collector’s Series – 1 of 7 – Pin Pennants (first 1,000 fans) 
May 2             2013 Collector’s Series – 2 of 7 – 2012 Atlantic League Champions Pins (first 1,000 fans) 
May 10            Frank Catalanotto Book Signing Event
May 11 (Day)   Peanut-Free/Food Allergy Awareness Day 
May 11 (Night) Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Nicolock 
May 14            2013 Collector’s Series – 3 of 7 – 2004 Atlantic League Champions Pins (first 1,000 fans) 
May 15            2013 Collector’s Series – 4 of 7 – 2010 All-Star Game Pins (first 1,000 fans) 
May 16            2013 Collector’s Series – 5 of 7 – 2002 All-Star Game Pins (first 1,000 fans) 
May 24            “Don’t Fry Day”/Skin Cancer Awareness with Mini Bats presented by Stony Brook Children’s Hospital 
                       (first 1,500 fans) 
May 25            Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Riverhead Bay Motors 
May 29            2013 Collector’s Series – 6 of 7 – 5 Millionth Fan Pins (first 1,000 fans) 
May 30            2013 Collector’s Series – 7 of 7 – 600th Sellout Pins (first 1,000 fans) 
June 7             Atlantic League Champions T-Shirts by LIU Brentwood/Riverhead (first 1,500 fans) 
June 8 (Night)  Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by NYIT 
June 9             Stranger Safety Awareness/Rose Brucia Educational Foundation Day with Ducks Logo Baseballs 
                       (first 1,500 fans) 
June 11            “Don’t Zone Out” NIght with Ducks Static Cling Decals by CSEA (first 2,500 fans)
June 12            Lucky Seat Giveaway Night presented by Plesser’s 
June 13            Health Night presented by North Shore LIJ/Southside Hospital 
June 21            Property of LI Ducks T-Shirts by Petro (first 1,500 fans) 
June 22            Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by NYCB 
June 25            Thundersticks by Big Geyser (first 1,500 fans)
June 26            Dr. QuackerJack T-Shirts by Peconic Bay Medical Center (first 1,500 fans) 
June 27            Quacker Night by Newsday (first 1,500 fans) 
July 2               Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by The Rinx at Hidden Pond Park
July 3               Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Atlantic Hyundai 
July 4               Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Atlantic Honda
July 6               Ducks Travel Mugs by EverBank (first 1,500 fans)
July 15             Camp Day – Special 11:05 a.m. Game Time 
July 16             Foam Fingers by People’s Alliance Federal Credit Union (first 1,500 fans) 
July 17             Replica Championship Trophies by Briarcliffe College (first 1,500 fans) 
July 18             Championship Logo Caps by Ridgewood Savings Bank (first 1,500 fans) 
July 19             Forest Green Duck Head Logo Caps by Westbury Toyota (first 1,500 fans) 
July 20             Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union 
July 21             Yellow and Navy Baseballs by Yellow Dog Lawn Care (first 1,500 fans) 
July 29             Irish Night with T-Shirts presented by Shandon Court (first 1,500 fans)
July 30             Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace 
July 31             5th Annual Fire Safety Awareness Night presented by Underwriters Laboratories 
August 3          Military Appreciation Night and Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Northrop Grumman 
August 4          Italian Heritage Night with Alzheimer’s Awareness Bracelets presented by Order Sons of Italy in 
                       America (first 1,500 fans) 
August 17        Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Atlantic Nissan
August 18        Elisa DiStefano Bobbleheads by News 12 (first 1,500 fans) 
August 22        Buddy Harrelson Bobbleheads by Dantona Industries (first 1,500 fans) 
August 23        Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Huntington Honda 
August 25        Item TBD by Smithtown Toyota (first 1,500 fans)
August 27        Back to School Lunch Boxes by SCOPE Education Services (first 1,500 kids 12 & under) 
August 28        2013 Commemorative Posters by Newsday (first 1,500 fans) 
September 7    Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Flushing Bank 
September 8    Long Island Cares Hunger Awareness Day with Orange T-Shirts presented by NBTY (first 1,500 fans) 
September 9    8th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Night and Grucci Fireworks Extravaganza presented by 
                       North Shore LIJ Imaging at Great South Bay 
September 11   9/11 Responder’s Night with Patriotic Baseball Caps presented by the WTC Health Program 
                       (first 1,500 fans) 
September 12   Fan Appreciation Night presented by Long Island Pepsi