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Family Weekend with the Marlins Set for April 27, 28, and 29

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Get ready for a family weekend at the park like no other: thousands of your co-workers and family members; favorite foods such as hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, and pretzels; giveaways; music; and a laser and fireworks show to light up the night.

In appreciation of the dedication and outstanding work of its employees, the University of Miami will host Family Weekend with the Miami Marlins on Friday, April 27; Saturday, April 28; and Sunday, April 29 at the new 37,000-seat Marlins Park in Little Havana. Playing in new uniforms and new digs, the Marlins will take on the National League West Champion Arizona Diamondbacks at 7:10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28; and 1:10 p.m. on Sunday, April 29.

It will be a new experience for University of Miami employees and their family members, as this year marks the first time that UM will celebrate its annual family-themed event with the Marlins at their new ballpark. The Miami Marlins have an ongoing affiliation with the U: UHealth-University of Miami Health System is the official sports medicine provider for the baseball team as well as Miami Hurricane athletics.

Each regular employee, as well as contract employees, can receive one complimentary ticket and purchase up to two additional tickets for $1 each. Employees are allowed to pick up one complimentary ticket and purchase up to two additional tickets for one game only—April 27, 28, or 29. Children under 3 do not require tickets. Each ticket comes with a food voucher for a hot dog, chips, and a fountain drink or a bottle of water.

You must have a valid ’Cane Card (UM ID) to receive your tickets; only one ID card per person will be permitted and you cannot bring anyone else’s ID to purchase tickets for them. You can only receive tickets at a single ticket distribution session; you cannot go multiple times. Cash only will be accepted for all ticket purchases. Tickets for all three games will be available for sale at all ticket distribution sites on all days while quantities last.

Each game will feature pregame activities for the entire family. Postgame events will include a live concert on Friday night, a laser/fireworks display on Saturday, and giveaways on Sunday.

Ticket distribution will begin Monday, March 19, and will continue on multiple dates thereafter. Contract employees must pick up their tickets at the Foote University Green location near the Richter Library. Miller School and University of Miami Hospital employees will be able to get tickets at either the Miller School or UMH distribution sites.

• Coral Gables campus: Monday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foote University Green near the Richter Library.

• Miller School campus: Tuesday, April 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Schoninger Quadrangle.

Marlins Park is located less than two miles from downtown Miami, only three-quarters of a mile from the westbound SR 836 exit at 12th Avenue, and 0.4 miles from the eastbound exit at 17th Avenue. Via Interstate 95, the site is 1.25 miles from the NW 8th Street exit. For directions to the park, click here.

Additional information will be announced in future issues of e-Veritas.

 

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