Fun & Games: Braves Pulling Out All The Stops At SunTrust Park

SMRYNA, GA -- The Atlanta Braves promise to ratchet up the fun when SunTrust Park opens to the public in April. Fans can expect special giveaways, theme nights and more, the team said Thursday.

"Opening Weekend will feature pre- and post-game concerts in the Plaza, special on-field ceremonies and flyovers, and during Sunday's game the Braves will celebrate a special kids Opening Day," the team said in a statement.

The entire ballpark development, along with the adjacent businesses, is catered toward a family-friendly fan experience. New restaurants hope to liven the area even more. Punch Bowl Social, an "eatertainment" concept, is opening a 27,000 square-foot "food and games" concept in The Battery in September.

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On a weekly basis, the ballpark will resume throughout the season, a number of features that played well with fans at Turner Field: Friday Night Fireworks, Kids Run the Bases and Alumni Sundays.

After the first week in May, every Saturday home game will be a "theme night" -- meaning it could be "Star Wars" night or tied to an upcoming holiday, the ballclub said.

In October, the ballpark is hoping to save the biggest celebration of all, when the Braves when the World Series title.

For more information, see the Braves' promotional calendar.

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