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Jumbo Shrimp welcome Nashville Sounds with Pride Night, bobblehead giveaway and family fun weekend

Jumbo Shrimp welcome Nashville Sounds with Pride Night, bobblehead giveaway and family fun weekend (Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are set for another exciting homestand at VyStar Ballpark as they host the Nashville Sounds from June 3-7.

The five-game series features a packed lineup of themed nights, giveaways, Pride celebrations, a bobblehead giveaway and opportunities for fans to bring their dogs to the ballpark.

🐶 Wednesday: Dog Day and T-shirt giveaway

June 3 at 7:05 p.m.

The homestand begins with Canines and Crustaceans (Dog Day), allowing fans to bring their canine companions to the game. Dogs receive free admission with the purchase of a human ticket.

Fans should note that dogs are not permitted in the Haskell Suite Level, Harbour Hall, PNC Club or Section 119.

The evening also includes:

  • Charity Begins at Home, benefiting Pink Tides of Hope
  • A Wear It Home Wednesday giveaway, with the first 500 fans through the Main Gate receiving an “I Got That Dawg in Me” T-shirt presented by Prime Shrimp and Ambetter Health

🌈 Thursday: Pride Night at the ballpark

June 4 at 7:05 p.m.

The Jumbo Shrimp will partner with River City Pride for Pride Night, welcoming members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, families and local organizations for an evening of celebration and inclusion.

Fans can also take advantage of Coors Light Thirsty Thursday, featuring discounted draft beer specials throughout the ballpark.

🎸 Friday: Hair Band Night

June 5 at 7:05 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to break out their favorite rock-and-roll attire for Hair Band Night.

The game will feature music from iconic hair bands throughout the evening, and fans are invited to dress the part for a night of throwback fun.

Additional Friday promotions include:

  • Friday Night Lites Happy Hour with discounted beverages until 7:30 p.m.
  • Red Shirt Friday, where fans wearing red receive a discount at the box office while showing support for military members

🎁 Saturday: Jacob Berry bobblehead giveaway

June 6 at 6:35 p.m.

Saturday’s game features one of the most anticipated giveaways of the season.

The first 2,000 fans entering through the Main Gate at the Baptist Health Centerfield Plaza will receive a Jacob Berry bobblehead, commemorating the Jumbo Shrimp star whose walk-off heroics helped deliver the team’s Triple-A National Championship.

The game also features Viva Las Duuuval, a celebration of Jacksonville’s championship run in Las Vegas last season.

Fans hoping to secure a bobblehead are encouraged to arrive early, as giveaways are limited to the first 2,000 attendees entering through the Main Gate.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sunday: Junior Jumbos, Sonic and family fun

June 7 at 2:05 p.m.

The series wraps up with a family-focused afternoon highlighted by the Junior Jumbos Takeover.

Members of the Junior Jumbos Kids Club will have opportunities to participate in special game-day experiences, including a pregame parade and other on-field activities.

Sunday’s promotions also include:

  • Kids Meme Day, celebrating some of the internet’s most recognizable kid-themed memes
  • A free Sonic the Hedgehog meet-and-greet
  • Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday, featuring catch on the field, face painting and balloon animals
  • Kids Run the Bases after the game, presented by Goodwill Industries of North Florida

🎟️ Plan your visit

From Pride Night and Dog Day to a championship-inspired bobblehead giveaway and family-friendly Sunday activities, the Jumbo Shrimp are offering something for fans of all ages during their June homestand against Nashville.

Fans planning to attend giveaway nights are encouraged to arrive early, particularly for Saturday’s limited-edition Jacob Berry bobblehead giveaway.