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ardillas voladoras de richmond

Last season, the baseball identity in Richmond changed. It became defined by a masked hero, known for high-flying, acrobatic stunts. Like the legendary luchadors from Mexico and Latin America, the masked hero drew notoriety from his superhero image.

The Ardillas Voladoras and their heroic defender of fun are back for the 2020 season! On select Friday nights, the ballpark experience will be transformed into a place where athleticism and physicality meets performance and spectacle, more bright and vibrant like the colorful culture that inspired the team's alternative identity.

So come on out to Funnville on Friday nights throughout the summer as the Flying Squirrels transform into Las Ardillas Voladoras as a part of MiLB's Copa de la Diversión program. This fan engagement initiative aims to educate, honor, and celebrate the deeply-rooted and rich cultures of the Hispanic and Latino communities in and around Richmond.

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The identity comes as part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión," or "Fun Cup," is a season-long event series specifically designed to embrace the culture and values that resonate most with participating teams' local U.S. Hispanic/Latino communities.

  • Increase awareness, authentic engagements, and attendance with U.S. Hispanics/Latinxs in their local community.
  • Embrace the culture that is passionate about baseball, family and fun by updating the ballpark experience to match the values these fans cherish most.
  • Create and employ culturally-relevant on-field personas that authentically connects the team with their local U.S. Hispanic/Latinx community.
  • Amplify MiLB's continuous effort to diversify the game and business of baseball nationwide.

SEASON LONG THEMED PROMOTIONS

Friday, May 7

Ardillas Voladoras Fleece Ruana Giveaway

The first 1,000 fans 15 and older receive a wearable fleece ruana presented by Pepsi featuring the Flying Squirrels' Copa de la Diversión identity. | Gates open at 5:30 PM

Friday, May 21

Ardillas Voladoras Fighting Lucha Nutzy Bobblehead Giveaway

The first 1,000 fans 15 & older receive a "fighting" bobblehead of Lucha Nutzy that moves at the waist presented by Performance Foodservice. | Gates open at 5:30 PM

Friday, June 11

Ardillas Voladoras Flag Giveaway

The first 1,000 fans 15 and older receive a flag presented by Performance Foodservice featuring the Flying Squirrels' Copa de la Diversión identity. | Gates open at 5:30 PM

Friday, July 30

Ardillas Voladoras Soccer Ball Giveaway

The first 1,000 fans 21 and older receive a full-size soccer ball presented by Budweiser featuring the Flying Squirrels' Copa de la Diversión identity. | Gates open at 5:30 PM

Friday, August 6

Ardillas Voladoras Wrestling Cape Giveaway

The first 1,000 fans 14 and younger receive a green lucha libre wrestling cape presented by KidMed featuring the Flying Squirrels' Copa de la Diversión identity. | Gates open at 5:30 PM

Friday, August 20

Ardillas Voladoras Luchador Mask Giveaway

The first 1,000 fans 14 and younger receive a green luchador mask featuring the Flying Squirrels' Copa de la Diversión identity. | Gates open at 5:30 PM