The postponement of Phillies Opening Day didn’t stop fans from heading to Citizens Bank Park Thursday night to shop as excitement grows for the Fightins new season.
The postponement of Phillies Opening Day didn’t stop Stacy Merrigan, and her son Bryce, from coming to Citizens Bank Park Thursday night, beating the opening day rush at the clubhouse store."Disappointed because we were looking forward to seeing the game today and now we are excited we get two days at Citizens Bank," she said.In it’s 20th anniversary year, there are some changes at the ballpark this year.
Medical and diaper bags will be permitted.Inside the park, fans will see some new additions, like field level, LED score boards, lots of new food choices and plenty of fresh merchandise.Fan Steve Rendall described opening day this way, "It’s a holiday, it’s like any other religious, federal – it’s a holiday in Philly and you celebrate it."Rendall says he will be in attendance with his wife and son. Like many Phillies fans, opening day is a rite of spring and a family affair.
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