NORTH PLATTE, NE – The North Platte Plainsmen today announced that the team will present the largest fireworks show in Lincoln County on July 4, in conjunction with the Plainsmen game against the active military WarDogs Baseball traveling team. The event also features special fundraising jerseys to be worn by Plainsmen players, with proceeds going to local military-related non-profit groups. The July 4 event is
presented by NebraskaLand Bank.
“We read recently that the Optimists were unable to present the show this year, and we thought that was
disappointing to the people of Lincoln County,” Plainsmen owner Chuck Heeman said. “Our partners at
NebraskaLand Bank had scheduled a show for later in the season and we went to them to put this together. With their cooperation we’ll put on a much bigger show than our normal shows and do our best to make July 4 a special night in a lot of ways. Our game last season against the traveling military team was one of our biggest of the year, this event will be even bigger and better.”
The evening starts at 5:30 p.m. with the opening of the gates, followed by the 6:35 game between the
Plainsmen and WarDogs. Following the game, fans will be allowed to go on to the field with blankets and
lawn chairs to watch the fireworks.
Bidding on the special Plainsmen camouflage jerseys will continue through the seventh inning of the game, and players will award their jerseys to the winners between the end of the game and beginning of the fireworks spectacular.
Game ticket prices will not be raised for this event, regular ticket prices will remain in effect. Tickets are on
sale now at www.northplatteplainsmen.com for all games, including the July 4 spectacular.
The Plainsmen begin their second season on May 23. For more information on the Plainsmen visit
www.northplatteplainsmen.com.