Festivities begin with Roberto Clemente Day on September 15, and continue with Dominican Heritage Celebration on September 16 and Mexican Heritage Celebration on September 24
MIAMI – The Miami Marlins will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with festivities planned at loanDepot park and out in the community across South Florida.
To begin Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, September 15, the Marlins will celebrate Roberto Clemente Day, which was established by Major League Baseball to honor Clemente’s legacy as a humanitarian and to formally acknowledge Roberto Clemente Award nominees. During a pre-game ceremony, the Marlins will recognize All-Star Jorge Soler, the Marlins’ nominee for the Clemente Award, along with Marlins Director of Guest Services Cristina Corpion, the recipient of the organization’s Roberto Clemente Award that celebrates a staff member who displays the Hall of Famer’s commitment to community.
The fiesta continues at loanDepot park with the Marlins Heritage Series presented by T-Mobile, beginning with Dominican Heritage Celebration, presented by Accident Medical Group, on Saturday, September 16, and Mexican Heritage Celebration on Sunday, September 24. Each ticket package includes a themed Marlins jersey and a portion of the proceeds to local non-profit organizations. Following each game, fans can enjoy post-game entertainment presented by Seminole Hard Rock Resort & Casino on the West Plaza.
The Marlins’ Hispanic Heritage Month efforts include events across the South Florida community, beginning on Thursday, September 14, with a Marlins Youth Academy Field Day presented by J.P. Morgan at Babcock Park in Hialeah. The field day will provide learning and developmental opportunities for local kids ages 5-12. The community impact continues on September 15 with a school visit to Kensington Park Elementary, a Miami Marlins Foundation Slugger Schoolhouse presented by PNC Bank, for a lesson on Roberto Clemente. In celebration of Roberto Clemente Day, a local youth baseball team from Roberto Clemente Park will enjoy a VIP experience at loanDepot park with field access for batting practice and then high five players as they make their way to the field for the start of the game.
Additionally, the Marlins will celebrate the recipients of the Miami Marlins Scholars: First Generation Scholarships at Miami Dade College and Florida International University. On Saturday, September 16, the Marlins will recognize the MDC recipient, and then will celebrate the FIU scholar on Sunday, September 24.
For more information or to support the efforts of the Miami Marlins Foundation, visit MarlinsImpact.com.
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