LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Coast are set to kick off the July 4th holiday weekend early at Blair Field. On Thursday, July 2, the team will host a special Patriotic Game, presented by the Port of Long Beach, as they continue their home stand against the visiting Oakland Ballers.

The night serves as an early celebration of Independence Day through America's pastime. Fans arriving at the ballpark early will receive a celebratory patriotic pom-pom at the gates to help cheer on the Coast throughout the evening.

In addition to the action on the diamond, attendees will be treated to a spectacular postgame drone show illuminating the sky above the ballpark immediately following the final out.

First pitch between the Coast and the Ballers is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. PDT. Stadium gates will open to the public at 5:05 p.m., with live coverage beginning at 6:15 p.m. on the HomeTeam Network.