{"id":564662,"date":"2026-02-10T19:34:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:34:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/564662\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T19:34:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T19:34:17","slug":"bradenton-hosts-block-party-to-welcome-pirates-back-for-spring-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/564662\/","title":{"rendered":"Bradenton hosts block party to welcome Pirates back for Spring Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text | article-text\">SARASOTA, Fla. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysuncoast.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mysuncoast.com\/\">WWSB<\/a>) &#8211; The annual block party to welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates back for another Spring Training in Bradenton is set for Saturday, Feb. 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The party, on Old Main Street between Third Avenue and Manatee Avenue, will run 6-9 p.m. The event is free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cWe are honored to welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates back to Bradenton for Spring Training, Mayor Gene Brown said in a news release. \u201cThe Pirates have been part of our community for over 55 years, and we take great pride in our continued partnership.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">The festivities include autograph sessions tent with current Pirates players, free block-party themed T-shirts, a kids zone, vendor tables featuring team sponsors and community organizations, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Pirates VIPs will address fans from the main stage during the event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">\u201cThe block party is a highlight for the organization every year \u2014 it\u2019s when Spring Training really starts to feel real, with our players and fans coming together,\u201d said Pirates President Travis Williams. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">Spring Training tickets are now on sale. The LECOM Park box office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays when there is not a Pirates home game. <\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">On gamedays, the box office will open four hours prior to first pitch and close 30 minutes after the final out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text | article-text\">For more information about Spring Training, please call 941-747-3031, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.Pirates.com\/SpringTraining\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.Pirates.com\/SpringTraining\">www.Pirates.com\/SpringTraining<\/a>, or email <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysuncoast.com\/2026\/02\/10\/bradenton-hosts-block-party-welcome-pirates-back-spring-training\/mailto:Spring.Training@pirates.com\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.mysuncoast.com\/2026\/02\/10\/bradenton-hosts-block-party-welcome-pirates-back-spring-training\/mailto:Spring.Training@pirates.com\">Spring.Training@pirates.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"copyright |\">Copyright 2026 WWSB. 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