Group Nights

RAYS GROUP NIGHTS

Throughout the season, the Rays create memorable experiences for many different groups who choose to host their events at Tropicana Field.

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April

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April 21 - Pinellas County School Night

All public Elementary, Middle and High Schools (plus faculty, staff and family members) are invited for this Pinellas County Education themed night vs. the Minnesota Twins. Manatee Education Foundation - Students, families and faculty from elementary and middle schools all over Manatee County will be coming out to see the Rays play the Twins. A portion of each ticket sold will go back to the Manatee Education Foundation. The foundation will be recognized through a first pitch.

April 22 - Little League Day

Leagues and Districts from across West and Central Florida will be coming out together to see the Rays plays the Minnesota Twins. Many of the leagues will be participating in a special pre-game parade on the field. It will be a wonderful Sunday afternoon for these leagues and their families.

April 22 - Earth Day Celebration

Members from environmental organizations all over the Tampa Bay Area will be coming out together to see the Rays play the Minnesota Twins with conservation awareness initiatives.

April 24 - Coast Guard Group Night

April 26 - Senior Prom Night

Seniors from all over the state of Florida will be coming out to see the Rays play the Angels/Royals. All seniors who purchase a "Senior Prom Ticket" will receive a boutonniere or corsage with their ticket. There will be a boutonniere/corsage table located behind section 213 or section 108 for people to pick them up. There will also be an opportunity for a Senior Prom photograph, Prom King & Queen, and a postgame dance on the field.

May

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May 1 - Young Professionals Night

Young Professional groups from all around the Tampa Bay area will meet for a pregame mixer with Tom Hoof, VP of Marketing giving a short speech with Q&A to follow. They will be provided light appetizers while they network with other groups around the area and enjoy a Rays vs. Mariners game in one of our exclusive on-field party areas.

May 3 - Career Day

High Schools students from across the Tampa Bay area will participate in a Q & A with Rays Executives as they discuss how they began their careers and what brought them to the Rays and how they've inspired a culture of success on and off the field.

May 4 - Presbyterian Church Group Night

The Presbyterian churches throughout the Tampa Bay area will be coming together for a fun day at the Rays game on Friday, May 4, as the Rays take on the Oakland Athletics.

May 5 - Hillsborough County Schools and Hernando County Schools Group Night

All public Elementary, Middle and High Schools (plus faculty, staff and family members) are invited for this Hillsborough County Education and Hernando County Education themed night vs. the Oakland Athletics.

May 6 - Little League and Dizzy Dean Group Night

Leagues and Districts from across West and Central Florida will be coming out together to see the Rays play. Many of the leagues will be participating in a special pre-game parade on the field. The leagues include - Northport, Venice, Sarasota Christian Baseball, Dixie Youth Baseball, Hernando Youth Baseball, Alva, Fort Myers Beach, Punta Gorda, District 26 and Sanibel Babe Ruth League.

May 17 - Yacht Clubs

Yacht Club members and employees from all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out to see the Rays play the Red Sox. All participants will receive a group welcome and a Rays Yacht Club Key Chain along with their ticket.

May 19 - Sarasota County School Night

Students, families and faculty from elementary and middle schools all over Sarasota County will be coming out to see the Rays play the Braves. A portion of each ticket sold will go back to each school. The district will be recognized through a first pitch and a short video.

May 19 - Polk County Schools Night

Students, faculty and employees will receive a discount ticket to the Saturday, May 19th game versus the Atlanta Braves. Contact Anthony Abone at 727-825-3278 for more details or to purchase tickets.

May 20 - Florida Hospital Night

Staff and families of the newly re-named Florida Hospital of Tampa will be coming out to the Rays game for a fun afternoon on Sunday, May 20 and Sunday, July 15 this year.

May 20 - Pasco Education Foundation Night

May 20 - US Postal Service

Postal employees from all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out together to see the Rays play the Atlanta Braves. It will be wonderful May afternoon for these employee and their families on May 20th.

May 28 - Special Olympics Athletes Group

Local Special Olympics athletes from the Tampa Bay area will be eligible to receive a FREE ticket. Athletes will participate in a pre-game parade. Family and friends will receive a discount on advance ticket prices. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

June

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June 3 - 2nd Annual Diocese of St. Petersburg Family Group Day

Local Catholic parishes will participate in a Family Day and receive discount tickets in either the outfield or upper reserve sections. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

June 3 - Idlewild Baptist Church Group Night

Families from the Idlewild Baptist Church will be coming out for a Sunday afternoon game against the Baltimore Orioles. Everyone who participates will get food vouchers, access to run the bases after the game and a view to watch Pastor Ken Whitten throw out the first pitch!

June 12 - Adult/Youth Hockey Night

Hockey leagues and teams from all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out together to see the Rays plays the New York Mets. It will be wonderful summer Tuesday night for these players and their families on June 12th.

June 14 - Parks and Rec Day #1

Camps and summer programs from Sarasota to Naples will be bringing all their summer camp kids to a fun day with the Rays as part of the Rays FRPA summer days.

June 15 - International Day at Tropicana Field

Rays will offer discount tickets to local foreign communities for the cultural experience of a baseball game on June 15th versus the Miami Marlins. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

June 16 - Bradenton Community Night

Staff and families of the Bradenton City Hall and Bradenton Herald will be coming out to the Rays game for a fun night on Saturday, July 16th this year.

June 17 - Scouts Group Night # 1

All Councils in the Tampa Bay area are invited to celebrate two Scout Days per year with the Rays. There will be a scout patch given out as well as a pre-game parade planned. Contact Tom Breslin at 727-825-3396 to purchase tickets or for more information.

June 28 - National Guard Day

July

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July 1 - Pageant Group Night

Titleholders, contestants, and family members of the Miss America Organization, Miss USA organization, and smaller local competitions will be invited. There will be a meet and greet with titleholders, as well as a pre-game parade on the field before the game! Wear your crown with pride as the Rays take on the Detroit Tigers on July 1st!

July 1 - Union and Labor Organization Family Day

The Rays will host Union and Labor Organization Family Day on Sunday July 1st as the Rays take on the Detroit Tigers. Discount tickets will be available for active and retired union members. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

July 4 - NSA

The National Stuttering Association will be in town for a conference and will enjoy a group night out with the Rays on July 4th!

July 13 - Tampa General Hospital

Employees of Tampa General Hospital will be coming out July 13th to see the Rays play the Red Sox. Select participants will be throwing the first pitch. Employees from TGH can purchase tickets with a food voucher.

July 15 - Florida Hospitals

Staff and families of the newly re-named Florida Hospital of Tampa will be coming out to the Rays game for a fund afternoon on Sunday,

May 20 and Sunday, July 15 this year.

July 15 - Referees Day

Referees and umpires from all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out together to see the Rays plays the Boston Red Sox. It will be wonderful summer Sunday afternoon for these referees and their families on July 15th.

July 15 - American Legion Day

Veterans and families who are members of American Legion Posts all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out together to see the Rays plays the Boston Red Sox. A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Heroes to Hometown Fund. The American Legion will be recognized through a first pitch. It will be wonderful summer Sunday afternoon for these vets and their families on July 15th.

July 19 - PLACE

The Pasco Learning and Activity Centers of Enrichment (PLACE) program will be bring all their summer camp kids to a fun day with the Rays on Thursday, July 19 as part of the Rays FRPA summer days. Parks and Rec Group Day #2- Camps and summer programs from Sarasota to Naples will be bringing all their summer camp kids to a fun day with the Rays as part of the Rays FRPA summer days.

July 21 - Gymnastics Group Night

Area students, family and instructors from local gyms will participate in a pre-game on-field parade and receive discount tickets. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

July 21 - Half Way to Gasparilla Group Night

The Gasparilla Krewes invade Tropicana Field as they celebrate the Halfway point to January's Gasparilla Parade. Each Krewe will receive a promotional mug which commemorates this special event. All Krewes will participate in a pre-game parade led by a specially attired Raymond.

July 22 - Florida Moose Lodge

Members and their families of Moose Lodges all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out together to see the Rays plays the Mariners. A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the MOOSEHEART / MOOSEHAVEN ENDOWMENT FUND. It will be wonderful summer Sunday afternoon for these members and their families on July 22nd.

August

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August 4 - 2nd Annual Latter Day Saints Family Group Night

Local Wards and Stakes from the LDS Churches in the Tampa Bay area will watch the Rays take on the Baltimore Orioles. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

August 4 - 1st Annual Credit Union Group Night

Local credit unions in the Tampa Bay Area will offer discount tickets to the Rays vs. Orioles game on August 4th. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

August 4 - College Alumni Groups

College alumni members and their families from all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out together to see the Rays play the Orioles It will be wonderful summer Saturday night for these members and their families on August 4th.

August 5 - Bark in the Park

First ever "Bark in the Park" for Tropicana Field. Dog owners and their dog(s) will have the chance to watch the Rays vs Orioles on 8/5 from the TBT Party Deck.

August 9 - Parks and Rec Group Day #3

Camps and summer programs from Sarasota to Naples will be bringing all their summer camp kids to a fun day with the Rays as part of the Rays FRPA summer days.

August 22 - Senior Prom Night #2

August 25 - VFW Game

Veterans and families who are members of VFW Posts all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out together to see the Rays plays the Oakland A's. The VFW will be recognized through a first pitch. It will be wonderful summer Saturday night for these vets and their families on August 25th.

August 25 - Republican National Convention Group Day

Local participates of the Republican National Convention will have the opportunity to discounted tickets to the Saturday Aug 25th game as the Rays take on the Oakland A's at 1 - 40pm. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

August 25 - Lutheran Church Group Night

In conjunction with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, churches and Lutheran communities from around the state of Florida will be enjoying a fun day with the Rays on Saturday, August 25 vs. the Oakland Athletics. A portion of their tickets benefits the Luther Springs Camp.

September

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September 7 - Episcopal Church Group Night

The Episcopal churches throughout the Tampa Bay area will be coming together for a fun day at the Rays game on Friday, September 7th, as the Rays take on the Texas Rangers. A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Episcopal Charities Fund.

September 8 - 4-H Group Day

Local 4-H Clubs from the Tampa Bay area will receive discount tickets to the Saturday September 8th game versus the Texas Rangers. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

September 8 - Shriners Family Group Night

Local Shiner Temples will participate in a pre-game on field parade and a portion of ticket sales will benefit the Shriners Children's Hospital. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

September 9 - Knights of Columbus Group Night

Join your fellow Knights of Columbus on Sept 9th as the Rays take on the Texas Rangers. Contact Jason Tuton at 727-825-3323 for more information or to purchase tickets.

September 9 - Elks Club

Members and their families of Elks Clubs all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out together to see the Rays plays the Rangers. A portion of every ticket sold will benefit the Elks Harry-Anna Trust Fund. It will be wonderful Sunday afternoon for these members and their families on September 9th.

September 21 - Pastor Appreciation Group Night

Celebrate everything that your Pastor does for your Church by enjoying a game with the congregation. Your Church will receive discounted tickets to the Friday September 21st game versus the Blue Jays. Contact Alex Sheffield at 727-825-3362 for more details or to purchase tickets.

September 22 - Combined Federal Campaign Group

Members and their families all over the Tampa Bay area will be coming out together to see the Rays plays the Blue Jays.

September 23 - Fall School Fundraising Night

September 23 - Scouts Group Night #2

All Councils in the Tampa Bay area are invited to celebrate two Scout Days per year with the Rays. There will be a scout patch given out as well as a pre-game parade planned. Please contact Tom Breslin at 727-825-3396 to purchase tickets or for more information.