Slate Of Events Announced For River Run Park Grand Opening

NORTHPORT, AL — The City of Northport is gearing up to celebrate the grand opening of River Run Park on Saturday, Aug. 16, with a full day of activities, live entertainment, and community events at the new youth sports complex.

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The free event will take place at 300 River Run Park South and will be split into two segments — a morning session from 9 a.m. to noon and an evening session from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

The day will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m., followed by a meet-and-greet with University of Alabama baseball players, a prep baseball skills assessment, and a live DJ performance.

Morning activities will also include the Pepsi Ball Catch and games featuring Warrior Baseball and Northport Fastpitch teams.

Evening festivities will start at 6 p.m. with another round of the Pepsi Ball Catch and a performance by a live band.

The Warrior Baseball Blue vs. White Game will take place at 6:30 p.m., leading up to a fireworks and drone show at 8:30 p.m.

In addition to scheduled programming, attendees will also be able to enjoy food trucks, a kids’ zone, and vendors throughout the event.

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