Pirates and Marauders Host Downtown Pep Rally

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Bradenton Marauders will hold their fourth annual Pirates Pep Rally Feb. 16 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

The Pirates partner with Realize Bradenton to present the free Pirates Pep Rally. The event is held on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. 

The Pep Rally is a part of the Pirates’ long-standing commitment to being an active community partner. Pirates players and staff will attend the event, which includes autograph sessions with players. Pirates officials will speak on the main stage during the event.

Fans of all ages will find enjoyable activities at the Pep Rally. The schedule for the evening includes family games, face painting, prize giveaways, fantastic food and musical performances. Several community organizations will be represented.

Bradenton has been the Spring Training home of the Pirates since 1969. The Pirates open their spring schedule with the Black and Gold intrasquad game at McKechnie Field on Friday, February 22. The Marauders, Pittsburgh’s High-A affiliate, have called McKechnie Field home since 2010.

For more information about Pirates Spring Training, the Bradenton Marauders, or the Pirates Pep Rally, call 941-747-3031, visit www.BradentonMarauders.com, or email MaraudersInfo@Pirates.com.