Phillies Tailgate Party To Benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand

As the Phillies go to take on the Washington Nationals in their first home night game of 2017, many people are likely to tailgate before the game. Well, why not tailgate for a good cause?

A paid tailgate party will be held in Lincoln Financial Field’s K Lot at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8 ahead of the game to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

The Phillies will take on the Nationals at 7:05 p.m. Saturday.

The tailgate party is hosted by Mike and Kelly Goldovich.

"Mike Goldovich began hosting a tailgate in 2010 out of the back of a pickup truck with a few cases of beer, a small grill and 20 friends," a press release said. "Given the ongoing relationship his company, Northwestern Mutual, had with ALSF, Mike decided to turn the tailgate into a charitable event. By 2013, the tailgate was bringing in $1,000, after our out-of-pocket costs."

Last year's tailgate raised $11,500 and welcomed more than 600 people.

The goal for 2017 is $15,000 and 1,000 people.

For $30 you get all of the following:

• Beverages: Kegs of Beer (21+), Adult Lemonade (21+), Jell-O shots (21+), and Lemonade;
• Food: Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chicken, Tomato Pie, Hoagies, Pretzels, Assorted snacks;
• JSV Entertainment presents DJ RYNO;
• Red Carpet Productions Photo booth;
• Tailgate Fun & Games: Baggo, Beer Pong, Flip Cup, Kan-Jam;
• and a new Kid's Area.

You can buy tickets online here. For discounted tickets to the Saturday night game, contact Kelly Goldovich by email at kellykeane08@gmail.com.

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