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Pistol Shrimp to Salute the Military at Schweickert Stadium!

Pistol Shrimp to Salute the Military at Schweickert Stadium!

Join the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Schweickert Stadium at Veterans Memorial Park in Peru for Salute to the Military presented by James Hardie!

The gates open at 5:35 PM with the first pitch between the Burlington Bees and your Illinois Valley Shrimp at 6:35 PM!

The Pistol Shrimp will honor our armed forces with camouflaged pattern jerseys presented by James Hardie.

The night includes on-field activities for kids and adults, and three Lucky Number giveaways you could win! The Didough’s Pretzels and Philly Factory will be out serving some delicious local food!

The concession stand is stocked with Pepsi products for all your snack and drink needs! The Long Drink Beer Garden features the League's Best Beer Tent with a larger selection than ever of your favorite adult refreshments including Star Union Spirits cocktails!

Check out Schweickert Stadium with 500+ stadium seating, a concrete concourse, a brick backstop, easy-to-see-through and protective backstop netting and the James Hardie Party Zone! Admission is free, parking is free, and no tickets are required. Wear your Pistol Shrimp gear, and if you don't have any, stop at the Shrimp Merch Stand underneath the grandstands behind home plate! #FearTheClaw