PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks will host a special 1st of July game this Saturday, highlighted by a State Forty Eight Patriotic T-shirt giveaway, Fireworks Spectacular and holiday-themed food items. The first 20,000 fans will receive a Patriotic T-shirt, courtesy of State Forty Eight, and enjoy a 7:10 p.m. matchup against National League West opponent Colorado Rockies in the comfort of air-conditioned Chase Field. After the game, fans will be treated to a Fireworks Spectacular, presented by Gila River Casinos.
Due to the recent heat warnings, fans are encouraged to take extra measures and bring their own water to the game in preparation for potentially long lines at the gates before entering the ballpark. The D-backs will have medical staff present, in addition to water stations and cooler fans at various locations along the Plaza.
The D-backs will offer an All-American Churro Dog, which will be available exclusively on the 1st of July. This specialty item will feature a white-iced Long John doughnut, red sugar churro, vanilla frozen yogurt, blueberry sauce, and whipped cream topped with red, white and blue sprinkles. The All-American Churro Dog will be available at select dessert portables (Sections 114, 123 and 315).
Additional 1st of July exclusive food items include:
– Apple Pie Nachos – cinnamon sugar flour tortilla chips, vanilla frozen yogurt, apple pie filling, streusel topping, caramel sauce and whipped cream. The Apple Pie Nachos will be available at dessert portables (sections 106 and 323).
– Moonshine Que Dog – traditional D-backs Dog loaded with moonshine barbecue pulled pork, crispy granny apple slaw and barbecue Fritos corn chips. The Moonshine Que Dog will be available at Red Hot locations (Section 118, 139 and 322).
– Blue Mule Cocktail – the cocktail will consist of lime juice, vodka, blue curacao, ginger beer, blueberries, and strawberry garnish complete with a red, white and blue straw. The Blue Mule Cocktail will be available at liquor portables throughout the ballpark.
– Red, White & Blue Caramel Apples – fans can choose between red, white and blue-sprinkled caramel apples available at dessert portables throughout the ballpark.
Prior to the game, the D-backs, Chase and Building Homes for Heroes will present Army Specialist and Purple Heart Recipient Alexis Jacquez Gamez with the keys to a newly remodeled mortgage-free home in Sun City during a special recognition on the field. In addition, Major Dan Rooney, founder of Folds of Honor, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and proceeds from the D-backs 50-50 Raffle that night will benefit Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor provides educational support to spouses and children of fallen and/or disabled service members.
The D-backs will host Military Appreciation Day on Sunday, July 2 and will honor all military active duty, reserve, retired and veterans from past, present and future. As part of Military Appreciation Day, the D-backs will recognize veterans who represent the past; Fry’s Food Stores and the USO will treat more than 200 military members and their families from Fort Huachuca to represent the present as part of Fry’s Diamond Days; and the future will be represented by a U.S. Army Oath of Enlistment ceremony of 50 soldiers on the field prior to the game.
D-backs players and on-field personnel will wear specially-designed Stars & Stripes uniforms and caps on Saturday and Sunday. The game-worn gear will be available for purchase at D-backs Authentics (section 134) beginning July 7, with net proceeds benefitting the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. The D-backs will also have Stars & Stripes jerseys, caps and socks, State Forty Eight limited-edition Stars & Stripes T-shirt and a SustainU ladies flag T-shirt available in the Team Shop.
Limited tickets are still available for the 1st of July game by calling 602.514.8400 or by visiting dbacks.com.
