RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Flying Squirrels hosted a block party to kick start the opening of individual-game ticket sales for the 2024 season.
On Saturday, March 2, the Richmond Flying Squirrels hosted Nutzy’s Block Party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Blue Lot at The Diamond, which offered fans the first opportunity to purchase individual-game tickets for the 2024 season.
The block party was a free event filled with fun activities, including food trucks, vendors, a petting zoo and a car show for families and friends to enjoy.
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People petting bunnies at a petting zoo featured in the Richmond Flying Squirrels Block Party held on Saturday, March 2. (Photo: William Berksteiner, 8News) -
(Photo: William Berksteiner, 8News) -
People attending the Richmond Flying Squirrels Block Party walk around and pet animals featured in a petting zoo on Saturday, March 2. (Photo: William Berksteiner, 8News) -
A family takes a photo with The Richmond Flying Squirrels mascots Nutzy and Nutasha at the block party held on Saturday, March 2. (Photo: William Berksteiner, 8News) -
The Flying Squirrels’ mascots Nutzy and Nutasha. (Photo: William Berksteiner, 8News) -
The Richmond Flying Squirrels held a block party on Saturday, March 2 to kick start the opening of individual-game ticket sales for the 2024 season. (Photo: William Berksteiner, 8News) -
A family poses for a photo opportunity at the Richmond Flying Squirrels Block Party on Saturday, March 2. (Photo: William Berksteiner, 8News) -
Vendors featured at the Richmond Flying Squirrels Block Party on Saturday, March 2. (Photo: William Berksteiner, 8News) -
A decorated car featured in the car show at the Richmond Flying Squirrels Block Party on Saturday, March 2. (Photo: William Berksteiner, 8News)
The block party also featured a yard sale with game-worn jerseys and other Flying Squirrels memorabilia, with proceeds from the sale to benefit Flying Squirrels Charities.
Todd “Parney” Parnell, senior advisor of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, attended the event. He said the block party was one of the first events the team did in 2010 in order to sell game tickets.
“Now, it’s a day that people can come and see different vendors, and really enjoy a morning out with the family,” Parney said.
Parney said the Squirrels staff does a great job in adding something new to the event every year for families of all ages and sizes to make memories with The Flying Squirrels team.
“[The event] is indicative of what The Flying Squirrels are,” Parney said. “This not just an event. We’re not just a baseball team. We’re in the memory-making business.”
Parney said the turnout for the event was amazing, despite the rainy weather.
“On a day when it rained all night and all morning, we still [had] an amazing crowd here to celebrate the Squirrels season starting April 9,” Parney said.
The opening night of the Richmond Flying Squirrels 2024 season is April 9. Tickets are now available to purchase online at the Minor League Baseball team’s website.
