The Pittsburgh Pirates are pleased to announce the 2012 African-American Heritage Weekend at PNC Park beginning on Friday June 8, 2012. On behalf of the Pittsburgh Pirates, I would like to encourage you to enjoy this very special celebration with us. We have exciting festivities planned that we hope you will enjoy and participate in. Below is an agenda detailing the events scheduled to occur including our annual sports luncheon, Heritage Festival, and more.
Friday June 8th: African-American Sports Luncheon
11:30m a.m.-1:30 pm --- Keynote Speaker Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin
Tickets - $65.00 --- Lexus Club at PNC Park (See the attached Save the Date Card)
The Annual African-American Sports Luncheon that will feature Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach, Mike Tomlin as our Keynote Speaker. Also attending to meet & greet with luncheon guests will be Pirates celebrities (TBD). Tickets are only $65 per ticket and will include a complimentary Pirates game ticket, Pirates prizes, and more. Tickets will go quickly, so we encourage you to save the date and reserve your spot quickly by calling
412-325-4731.
Community Champion Awards - As part of our 2012 Heritage Weekend Celebration, the Pittsburgh Pirates are soliciting nominations for the “Pittsburgh Pirates Community Champion Award”. This award will be given to six (6) area individuals who are ‘champions’ in their community and have positively contributed to the betterment of the community in our region. We will recognize the 2012 winners during in special pregame, on-field ceremony. The process to nominate (or self-nominate) is quick & easy as the short application is attached. Please consider sharing and nominating candidates that make an impact everyday in your community, school, workplace, etc. It is our goal to publicly celebrate their accomplishments and community contributions, while encouraging all Pirates’ fans in attendance to become a champion in their community as well.
African-American Heritage Celebration (Pre-game Festival)
4:30 p.m. - The Heritage Celebration is a free festival held on Federal Street prior to the game will feature music from Pittsburgh’s own House of Soul. In addition, on display, will be African-American arts and crafts, educational, and health awareness information booths.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. K.C. Royals (Friday, June 8th)
7:05 p.m. - Free Shirt Friday --- Visit
pirates.com to purchase Pirates game-tickets
Saturday June 9th: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. K.C. Royals
7:15 p.m. - Postgame Concert featuring the Legendary Boyz II Men. The group, originally from Philadelphia, has won four Grammy Awards. Please visit
pirates.com or call 412-325-4731 to purchase your tickets today. Prior to the game, the Pirates will honor on-field, two students with a Josh Gibson Foundation & Pittsburgh Pirates scholarship for higher education. In addition, the Pittsburgh Pirates will wear uniforms of one of the Negro League teams from the Pittsburgh region.
Please see attached documents for more information Thank you for your time and ongoing support. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me directly.
Best wishes,
Chaz Kellem
