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Philadelphia Phillies Fan Festivities For World Series Game 5

The Phillies play World Series Game 5 at Citizens Bank Park against the Houston Astros Thursday with the series now 2-2 after a no-hitter.

A Ferris wheel is one of the attractions for fans during World Series festivities at Citizens Bank Park.
A Ferris wheel is one of the attractions for fans during World Series festivities at Citizens Bank Park. (Dino Ciliberti/Patch)

PHILADELPHIA, PA —The Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros are now tied at 2-2 in the World Series.

The Phillies go into Game 5 Thursday night against the Houston Astros after the second no-hitter in World Series history. The series returns to Houston for the weekend after a travel day Friday.

The Phillies have announced fan festivities at the ballpark before and during the game, which begins vs. the Houston Astros, starting at 8:03 p.m.

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Fan Lineup for World Series Game 5:

10:00 a.m. — New Era Phillies Team Store opens until 4:00 p.m. (entrance on Citizens Bank Way) with official postseason merchandise available for purchase. Also available: the commemorative World Series program.

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4:30 p.m. —World Series Block Party on Citizens Bank Way (no game ticket required). This three-hour pregame event features performances and music on the big postseason stage by Split Decision, DJ HBK and the Sixers Stixers Drum Line. More Phillies fun includes the chance to sign the Rally for Red October Bus, a giant Ferris wheel, bungee jump, 3D chalk art, face painters, balloon artists and so much more. Plus, there will be local food trucks and the Budweiser Bar.

  • Also featured: a World Series merchandise trailer offering an assortment of official postseason merchandise.
  • Two of the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will make a World Series Block Party appearance, near the Liberty Bell outside the Third Base Gate.

5:03 p.m. —All gates open. World Series Rally Towel and World Series Scarf for all fans.

6:45 p.m. — Phillies World Series Rally on the postseason stage on Citizens Bank Way (no game ticket required). Be on the lookout for the Phillie Phanatic and surprise guests as the Phillies rev up fans during a rally before Game 3 of the World Series!

7:30 p.m. —Be in your seats for the on-field happenings taking place prior to the Phillies-Astros game.

  • National Anthem & Ceremonial First Pitches: To be announced.

8:03 p.m. —Phillies vs. Astros game begins.

7th Inning —“God Bless America” will be sung by Kane Kalas.

Broadcast —TV: FOX with Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci, along with FOX Deportes; Radio: ESPN Radio, 94 WIP and WTTM 1680 (Spanish).

Online Auction —Bid on autographed items to benefit Phillies Charities, Inc. at phillies.com/auctions until November 7 at noon. Signed memorabilia includes a Bryce Harper helmet, J.T. Realmuto game-used alternate home jersey, a Chase Utley hat and more.

World Series Menu Offerings: Aramark, the award-winning food and beverage partner at Citizens Bank Park, will bring culinary innovation to the world stage with a special World Series edition of its Chef on the Road program as well as a new lineup of menu items.

  • Crawford Dog: Two angus beef hot dogs split and griddled on a potato bun and topped with Crawford Bock bacon, onion jam, and yellow mustard. (Available in Diamond Club)
  • Pumpkin Pie Cannoli: Cannoli dipped in white chocolate with crusted toasted almonds. (Available at Fall Classics, Section 139)
  • Hot Honey Chicken Mac and Cheese Bowl: Creamy mac and cheese topped with panko bread crumbs and in-house pulled chicken tossed in a hot honey glaze. (Section 109)
  • Bryce Crispy Donut from Federal Donuts: Donut topped with Phillies red marshmallow glaze, rice crispy treat pieces and a white marshmallow drizzle. (Section 140)
  • New Signature Cocktails:
    • Red October Punch: Vodka, lemonade, lime and pomegranate juice. (Sections 102, 111, 120, 128, 203, 318, 323, and the Miller Lite Liberty Landing)
    • Apple Cider Margarita: Locally sourced apple cider, silver tequila, triple sec, lime juice and maple syrup. (Sections 102, 111, 120, 139, 203, 323, and the Miller Lite Liberty Landing)


Other need-to-know information:

  • To Expedite Entry: Guests are prohibited from bringing bags, including backpacks, into the ballpark. Only clutch purses (12” x 12” x 1”), fanny packs, medical bags, clear or solid tote bags and diaper bags will be permitted into Citizens Bank Park.
  • MLB Ballpark app as your guide to Citizens Bank Park to access tickets, forward to friends, use the interactive concourse maps and enjoy games.
  • Parking Lots: Parking for Phillies games is cashless. Methods of payment include credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay). To expedite entry, pre-paid parking passes may also be purchased prior to the game. Tailgating lots (M, N & O) will open 5 hours prior to first pitch and non-tailgating lots will open 3 hours prior.
  • Stay Informed! Follow @PhilliesCBP on Twitter and like the official Citizens Bank Park Facebook page.

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