Philadelphia Phillies Announce Event Lineup for Modell's Sporting Goods Home Opener, March 31

March 31 Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals

03/28/2008 -- Broadcast: Phillies Preview on CBS 3, 2:30 p.m. ... Live Game Coverage: CBS 3; WPHT 1210 AM; WDAS 1480 AM (Spanish).

12:05 p.m.: All gates open; All fans receive a 2007 National League East Champions Pennant, compliments of Modell's Sporting Goods.

Opening Day Block Party, Citizens Bank Way: Plenty of music featuring the popular Mr. Greengenes, as well as food and fun! Party is open to all fans and takes place until 3 p.m.

Beginning at 1 p.m., Third Base Gate: CBS 3's Larry Mendte, Susan Barnett, Kathy Orr, Beasley Reece, Bob Kelly, Angela Russell, Doug Kammerer, Ukee Washington, Liz Keptner, Pat Ciarrocchi and Maria La Rosa will welcome fans...as well as Natasha Brown and Christa Quinn of The CW Philly 57 Wake Up News, along with The CW Philly Crew members Justin Dugan, Ashley Harder, Kharisma McIlwaine and Christian Ramirez-Coll.

12:20 - 1:20 p.m.: Phillies batting practice

1:20 - 2:10 p.m.: Nationals batting practice/infield

2:10 p.m.: In accordance with MLB regulations, both clubhouses will close.

2:25 p.m.: Parade of Athletes: Phillies players will parade into the ballpark with music provided by the Fralinger String Band, the six-time first place winners of Philadelphia's New Year's Day Mummers parade.

2:38 p.m.: America the Beautiful will be performed by the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Mens' Chorale, directed by Jeffrey R. Smith as members of the Pennsylvania Army and Air National Guards will unfurl the American Flag. State flags will be carried onto the field by Philadelphia Police and Fire Department personnel.

2:41 p.m.: Introductions...Washington Nationals

2:44 p.m.: Introductions...Phillies

2:49 p.m.: National Anthem will be performed by Patti LaBelle's nationally recognized Boom Boom Choir, directed by John Stanley

2:52 p.m.: United States Army Golden Knights will parachute onto the field (weather permitting), bringing with them the first ball. (Note: The Knights will sign autographs on the Main Concourse after the pre-game ceremonies.)

2:58 p.m.: Ceremonial First Pitch: thrown by The Honorable Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelphia, as well as Jon Powell, president of the Kravco Simon Company, representing Modell's Sporting Goods.

3:05 p.m.: Play Ball!

Mid - 7th: God Bless America: Performed on the trumpet by six year old prodigy, Geoffrey Gallante.

Source: MLB

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