Two promotions stacked on one night: a Cheinelle cap handed out at the gates and fireworks over the ocean after the last out. It is the Saturday of the Cyclones' closing homestand, so the ballpark has a proper end-of-season feel rather than a mid-summer one. If you want the giveaway, treat the gate time as the real start of your evening rather than first pitch.
What to expect
Line up before gates open if the cap matters to you, since giveaways at Maimonides Park are while-supplies-last. Inside, it is a small, loud, family-heavy park with the Atlantic behind right field. After the game the crowd stays for a fireworks display launched over the outfield.
Good to know
- Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue on the D, F, N or Q is directly across the road
- Giveaways are while supplies last, so arrive when gates open rather than at first pitch
- Third-base side gives the best combined view of the amusement park and the fireworks
- Ocean wind picks up after sunset; bring something with sleeves
- The boardwalk, Luna Park and the aquarium are all a short walk from the gates
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Common questions
Is the cap giveaway guaranteed?
No. Ballpark giveaways are while supplies last and go to fans as they enter, so arriving at gate time is the only way to be confident of getting one.
Are there fireworks this night too?
Yes, the promo schedule lists postgame fireworks for this game as well as the previous night's.
How long does a game take?
Minor-league games with the pitch clock generally run around two and a half hours, and the fireworks begin shortly after the final out.
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