Pittsburgh Pirates Block Party
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The block party took place on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. It marked the start of the Pirates’ Spring Training season. The block party included public events for fans and is held annually. Fans and local residents can experience the start of Spring Training. The Pirates began training in Bradenton in 1969. They use LECOM Park and Pirate City, both located near downtown.
Bradenton sits in southwestern Florida along the Manatee River and is part of the Sarasota–Bradenton metropolitan area. The city is home to numerous parks and sits close to beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. Bradenton has hosted Major League Baseball teams and Spring Training for many years.
Several Pirates players attended the event, including infielders Jared Triolo, Nick Gonzales, and Jack Brannigan. Outfielder Matt Gorski and pitcher Braxton Ashcraft also joined. They signed autographs and posed for photos with fans during the block party.
Pittsburg Pirates Block Party Photos
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