News release
23 October 2013
ELMIRA, N.Y. - The Elmira Jackals announced today that they will hold a block party this Friday, October 25 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Grey Street in downtown Elmira to celebrate their home opener that same night.
Giveaway items on tap for the Jackals home opener are 1,500 cowbells courtesy of Elmira Business Institute and 2,000 reflective hand-held lights from Party Time.
The block party is completely free and open to the general public. There will also be attractions located on the concourse inside First Arena. In the event of inclement weather, select attractions will be moved indoors and the block party will take place inside First Arena.
The Jackals have arranged for plenty of great entertainment including; three inflatable attractions from Bobby K Entertainment, a visit from Texas Roadhouse's Andy the Armadillo, live remote broadcasts by 95 The Met and Magic FM, the spinning tunnel from the Haunted Empire at Bradley Farms, face painting courtesy of Chemung County Youth Bureau, and interactive games from Party Central. There will also be food and beverage available for purchase.