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It's 'Pirate Fest' Time! Spring-Training Fan Event Is Friday In Bradenton

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Twins starts at 1:05 p.m. (Do we play hooky?)

BRADENTON, FL - The Pittsburgh Pirates are holding the 11th annual Pirate Fest Friday, March 4, at the McKechnie Field, Bradenton.

Should be great family fun with free player autographs, games, prizes and more just outside the ballpark on 9th street from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are required for the 1:05 p.m. game against the Twins. Click here for ticket info.

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The Pirates plan to donate $1 per ticket purchased to the Manatee Community Founda­tion, based in Bradenton.

Click here for the 2016 Pirates Spring Training Game Schedule and Spring Training Tickets.

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