What Mets fans talk about when not talking about the actual games.
Fedoras, fedoras, fedoras.
FLUSHING, N.Y., May 13, 2015 – The New York Mets and Metropolitan Hospitality today announced that the 2015 Citi Field Sleepover presented by bedgear™ will be held on Saturday, June 20 at Citi Field beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at Mets.com/Sleepover.
Fans with sleeping bags will have the opportunity to sleep on the Citi Field outfield grass where all the best outfielders in baseball roam while those with tents will be able to set up on the warning track. All participants will enjoy watching the Mets take on the Atlanta Braves on PIX 11 from Atlanta on Citi Field’s new 62% larger high-definition centerfield video board. Following the game, “The Lego Movie” will be shown. Fans will also enjoy Fan Fest games, an appearance by a special Met alumni, snacks, limited concessions for purchase and breakfast in the morning. In addition, fans will be able to meet and have their picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Met. Fans attending the Citi Field Sleepover will receive a ticket to the Mets game on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 vs. San Diego.
Admission to those 12 and over can enjoy the event for $85. Children 5-12 years-old can spend the night under the stars for $70 while all kids under five years of age will receive free admission. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Last year, more than 300 fans attended the Citi Field Sleepover on July 19.
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BANNER DAY SET FOR SUNDAY, JUNE 14 AT CITI FIELD – METS BROADCASTERS HOWIE ROSE AND STEVE GELBS ALONG WITH WOR MORNING SHOW PERSONALITY TODD SCHNITT NAMED JUDGES
Banner Day Participants to Check In at Bullpen Plaza,
Registration Begins at 10:00 a.m., Space is Limited
Banner Day Tickets Start at $15 and Are Available at
Mets.com/Banner Day and (718) 507-TIXX
FLUSHING, N.Y., May 11, 2015 – The New York Mets today announced Mets broadcasters Howie Rose and Steve Gelbs along with WOR morning show personality Todd Schnitt will serve as judges for Banner Day, Sunday, June 14 at Citi Field. Tickets start at $15 and are available at Mets.com/BannerDay and (718) 507-TIXX.
The judges will select three finalists to join the online Banner Day winner and fans at the ballpark and at home will vote for the winner through an online vote. Fans who created the winning banner will receive four VIP tickets, the opportunity to watch batting practice from the field and a non-game day Citi Field tour.
Banner Day was a Mets tradition from 1963 to 1996 with fans of all ages parading on the field showing their homemade banners made from bed sheets that professed their love for the team. Banner Day returned in 2012 as part of the Mets’ 50th Anniversary season.
Fans planning on participating in the pre-game, on-field parade on June 14, should follow these guidelines:
Banner Day participants must have tickets to the game
Participants must check in at the Bullpen Plaza on 126th Street at 37th Avenue
Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. Space is limited
Banners must be bigger than 22” by 28”
Banners cannot have vulgar or abusive language
Banners can be commercially produced, but can’t have commercial messages (Websites or Social Media handles are not allowed)
There is a maximum of four people per banner
The Mets reserve the right to deny access to the field to any banner or person that is deemed inappropriate
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Mets are in Philly tonight and we sent Dan Twohig to be embedded at the game. He sent us these crowd shots
So far just got this from Nick. Sparse crowd.
