Lineup of fan events announced to celebrate return of Phillies postseason
In advance of this weekend’s National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park, fans are invited to get ramped up for the Phillies’ return to Red October with a lineup of special events being held throughout the region.
The events will also celebrate the team’s first National League East division title in 13 years and third consecutive postseason appearance. Fans are invited to follow the fun on @phillies on social media.
THE LINEUP
Tuesday, October 1: Postseason Online Auction to Benefit Phillies Charities, Inc.
- Phillies Charities, Inc. is proud to debut a Postseason Online Auction featuring two dozen items signed by members of the 2024 National League East champion Phillies! Fans can bid until Saturday, November 2, at 10:00 p.m. at phillies.com/auctions.
- Highlights include game-used bats autographed by players such as Nick Castellanos, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner, along with game-used and team-issued jerseys signed by Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola, J.T. Realmuto, Zack Wheeler and more. Other memorabilia include autographed baseballs from the 2024 Phillies, as well as a catcher’s mitt signed by Realmuto.
Wednesday, October 2: The Rally for Red October Bus Tour Returns!
Join the Phillies, NBC Sports Philadelphia, NBC10 and Telemundo62 for lots of postseason fun as the Rally for Red October Bus Tour presented by your local tri-state Toyota dealers makes appearances throughout the area.
All aboard the double-decker bus will be special guests at select stops including the Phillie Phanatic, Phillies Ballgirls and former players, among others. Plus, Hatfield Quality Meats and Citizens, who are location sponsors, will join the celebration along the way. Be on the lookout for postseason freebies including a rally towel, cheer cards, beads and more (while supplies last).
11:30 a.m. – The Comcast Center Plaza, 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA
1:15 p.m. – Citizens Bank, 1835 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
1:30 p.m. – City Hall, Philadelphia, PA
3:00 p.m. – Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA
5:00 p.m. – Veterans Square (between State Street & Baltimore Avenue), Media, PA
Thursday, October 3: Red October Rally Hosted by SportsRadio 94WIP at Chickie’s and Pete’s
- The celebration continues during an all-day Red October Rally hosted by SportsRadio 94WIP at Chickie’s and Pete’s, 1526 Packer Avenue, in South Philadelphia from 6:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Festivities include an all-day remote live broadcast with SportsRadio 94WIP radio hosts, as well as Phillies guests, special announcements and lots of postseason fun throughout the day.
Friday, October 4 – Postseason Block Party at Garage Fishtown, Featuring a New “Phillies Daycare” Mural AND the Rally for Red October Bus
- The Red October Rally Bus is making its final pit stop before the NLDS at this special outdoor event for fans of all ages, being held 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., outside Garage (100 East Girard Avenue), in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia.
- Phillies special guests, who will be aboard the double-decker bus, will join fans in taking photos of an exciting new mural on Garage depicting giant images of players Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott, affectionately known as the “Phillies Daycare.” Also onsite will be muralist Jimmy McMenamin, the artist from Philadelphia-based Glossblack who created the new Fishtown landmark.
- Also in celebration, neighborhood restaurants and businesses will be offering “Phillies Specials,” and Garage will donate a portion of its proceeds that evening to the Alec Bohm Foundation, with the Fishtown District also matching all donations.