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A Grand Opening

Thursday, May 1, 2008

The Blue Crabs released a schedule of events for tomorrow's first game at the new Regency Furniture Stadium. It includes:

4:30 p.m. -- Activities outside the stadium begin. Music by Randy Runyon Jazz Trio and Fathers and Sons Barbershop Quartet.

5:45-6:20 p.m. -- Smithereens pregame concert.

On-Field Ceremonies

6:34 p.m. -- Parachute jump by the Third Dimension Parachute Team.

6:40 p.m. -- Entrance of Charles County Youth League members, followed by Pinch, the Blue Crabs' team mascot.

6:43 p.m. -- Performance by Quick Change (an NBA halftime act).

6:50 p.m. -- Special military demonstration.

7 p.m. -- Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums enter from left field gate.

7:14 p.m. -- Presentation of the colors and American flag.

7:15 p.m. -- National anthem, performed by McDonough High School Choir.

7:23 p.m. -- Blue Crabs take field.

7:26 p.m. -- Play ball!

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