Celebrate San Diego and Donate Old Chargers Gear to Get Credit at Padres Store
Join local San Diego sports teams, elected officials and community leaders on Saturday, February 11 at Petco Park for the Celebrate San Diego Rally from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This free public celebration in Park at the Park will feature special appearances by athletes and leaders who call San Diego home, including Padres Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman, Padres Manager Andy Green, former Chargers Nick Hardwick and Rolf Benirschke, San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Gulls Head Coach Dallas Eakins, and many more. The Celebrate San Diego Rally is a collaboration between the San Diego Padres, San Diego Gulls, San Diego Sockers, San Diego State Aztecs, University of San Diego Toreros, University of California, San Diego Tritons and the City of San Diego, celebrating what it means to be part of America’s Finest City.
Gates to Park at the Park (Gaslamp Gate on 7th Avenue at K Street, East Village Gate on 10th Avenue) will open at 10:00 a.m. Padres Season Ticket Members will have access to a dedicated Member line at each gate by showing their Member card. Standard Petco Park event security measures, including walk-through metal detectors and bag checks will be in place for this event.
All guests in attendance will receive a commemorative Celebrate San Diego hat compliments of Sycuan. Adult and youth sizes will be available upon entry while supplies last.
Enjoy live music, interactive games, a Kids Zone, photo booths, games on the wiffle ball field, photos with local mascots and the Padres Hall of Fame. A San Diego Craft Beer Garden will be open for guests 21 and older. A selection of Petco Park concession stands will be open for food and drink purchases, while standard Petco Park policies will be in place for those who wish to bring in outside food. The rally will get underway at 1:00 p.m.
Parking is free in Padres controlled lots around the ballpark: Lexus Premier Lot, Tailgate Lot and Padres Parkade. Parking will fill up quickly and you are encouraged to arrive early and take public transportation.
Don’t forget your Chargers apparel! Exchange one piece of Chargers clothing or a Chargers hat for a $25 credit at the Padres Majestic Team Store good through May 4, 2017. This offer is good for one (1) Chargers item exchanged for one (1) store credit per adult (aged 18 and older). Multiple exchange locations will be open in the Park at the Park, but you are encouraged to line up early to minimize wait times. The Padres will distribute donated clothing items to charitable partners that support our neighbors in need.