IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Meredith Westheimer
Phone: (561) 213-8192
Email: meredithw@themooreagency.com
Contact: Stephanie Carrillo
Phone: (786) 294-5127
Email: stephaniec@themooreagency.com
Contact: Diane Papadakos
Phone: (561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771)
Email: dpapadakos@wpb.org
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Clematis by Night to Celebrate 2022 World Series Champions – The Houston Astros
What: The City of West Palm Beach will host a celebratory Clematis by Night for the 2022 World Series Champion – The Houston Astros. This event will include baseball-themed activities, including a photo opportunity with the World Series Trophy, appearances by team players and representatives, Astros mascot Orbit and the Astros Shooting Stars promotional team, and an opportunity to win tickets to Houston Astros Spring Training games. The first 100 attendees will receive a free hotdog and an Astros promotional item. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Astros attire or the team’s colors – navy and orange.
In addition, the evening will feature live music by local band Spred the Dub and food and drinks for purchase from featured vendors Da King of BBQ, Broadway Bistro, and Cheat Foods.
When: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Special ceremony from the stage with Mayor Keith A. James and Astros representatives and players, including:
- Anita Sehgal – Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications
- Bench Coach Joe Espada
- Outfielder Chas McCormick
- Pitcher Bryan Abreu
- Infielder David Hensley
- And of course… Orbit!
Where: Great Lawn
100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Note: The closest parking garage is the Banyan Public Parking Garage, located at Banyan Boulevard and Narcissus Avenue for guest and media parking.
Why: The Houston-based Major League Baseball team – The Houston Astros – calls The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches home for its annual Spring Training. Spring Training officially starts on the following Saturday, Feb. 25, when the Houston Astros face off against the New York Mets at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches at 1:05 p.m.
Interviews: The following individuals are available for pre-event interview opportunities from 6:45 p.m. – 7 p.m.:
- Anita Sehgal, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications for The Houston Astros
- Astros Bench Coach Joe Espada
- Astros Outfielder Chas McCormick
Photo / Video Ops: Houston Astros team players and representatives, Astros mascot, Orbit, Astros Shooting Stars promotional team, 2022 World Series Trophy, Clematis by Night attendees, Astros fans, local band, Spred the Dub, and featured vendors.
Onsite Media Contact: Meredith Westheimer, reachable at 561- 213-8192, and Stephanie Carrillo, reachable at 786-295-5127, will be the onsite media contacts.
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Originally published at https://www.wpb.org/Home/Components/News/News/3227/772
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