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Mount Joy Night is a joint effort between the Barnstormers, the Borough of Mount Joy and the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Barnstormers staff approached the borough last year, asking about interest in a community night. Borough manager Mark Pugliese reached out to the Chamber to support the event.

“We loved the idea of doing something fun, something that could involve the whole community of Mount Joy,” said Ashley Zell, executive director of the Chamber, noting that the Barnstormers organization is a member of the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce.

The evening will feature businesses and nonprofits in the Mount Joy area, which will set up information tables, some of which will feature interactive games and giveaways. Mount Joy first responders will be onsite outside the ballpark, located at 650 N. Prince St., with some vehicles on hand.

Children are invited to bring their own balls and gloves and take to the field for a game of catch before the baseball game, Zell said, and youths from Mount Joy sports teams will join the Barnstormers on the field during the national anthem. Children will also have the opportunity to run the bases after the game.

Mount Joy Night will also be Christmas in July at the ballpark, and people are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite holiday gear. Post-game fireworks will be featured, presented by Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Barnstormers representative Tate Weismandel said community nights provide an opportunity for the team to thank and support local people, businesses and organizations. He estimates that upward of 600 people attended last year’s Mount Joy Night. “We hope to have even more people come this year,” he stated. “We want to bring everyone together for a fun night that showcases the businesses and organizations in the community.”

Discount tickets will be offered to Mount Joy community members and may be purchased by contacting Weismandel at tweismandel@ lancasterbarnstormers.com or 717-358-9842.