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Fans watch Columbia Fireflies game from balcony seating.<\/p>\n
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Game goers walk through concourse in between innings.<\/p>\n
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The Columbia Fireflies annual Fourth of July game will put on a large firework display and drink and kid\u2019s area deals.<\/p>\n
Last year, nearly 10,000 people attended the annual game, according to a team representative. The firework show at the end is twice as large as a typical weekend game show.<\/p>\n
The Fireflies have been at Spirit Communications Park since 2016, and the crowds just keep getting bigger. Fans come for the baseball, but a lot of work goes into planning what happens in between innings.<\/p>\n
Abby Naas, vice president of marketing and public relations, says that the office team works to provide the best experience possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think that we\u2019re known for family fun entertainment. I think it\u2019s what people look for here,\u201d Naas said, adding \u201cWe specialize in the entertainment aspect because that\u2019s what we can control.\u201d<\/p>\n
Many locals are fans, including City of Columbia Mayor, Stephen Benjamin. He often attends games with his daughters and the rest of his family and really enjoys it.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be able to engage in the wonderful, family friendly, affordable experience that the entire city and the region can enjoy is edifying.\u201d Benjamin said, adding that when attending a game, it\u2019s important to remember that \u201cwe have good local food here.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the end, Naas wants everyone who attends a Fireflies game to have a great time even if they don\u2019t love baseball. Tickets to the games start at $5 and gates open at 4:30pm.<\/p>\n
The next Fireflies game is on Wednesday, July 4.<\/p>\n
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