Pittsburgh Pirates Block Party
The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates Block Party took place on Saturday, February 15, on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. Fans gathered to celebrate the start of Spring Training at the street festival featuring interactive activities and player appearances.
Attendees met infielders Jared Triolo, Nick Gonzales, and Jack Brannigan; outfielder Matt Gorski; and pitcher Braxton Ashcraft. The players signed autographs and posed for photos with fans.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball (MLB) club. As Grapefruit League members, the Pirates have made LECOM Park their Spring Training home each year since 1969. Pirate City, about 4 miles away, serves as the team’s player development complex. The Bradenton Marauders, a Single-A Florida State League (FSL) affiliate of the Pirates, play home games at LECOM Park.
Bradenton lies along the Manatee River in Southwest Florida. The city is about 10 miles from Gulf Coast beaches. Bradenton has hosted MLB Spring Training for decades.
Visit the Florida Pro Baseball Pittsburgh Pirates page for more Pirates information.
Pirates Block Party Photos
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