VIN'S PEOPLE: Pirates send out call for national anthem singers at LECOM Park

Vin Mannix
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Vin Mannix
Vin Mannix

Have you always wanted to sing the national anthem before a Pirates’ Grapefruit League game at sun-splashed LECOM Park?

Here’s your chance.

Individuals – or choirs – interested in performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” or “O Canada” should email a video or YouTube link of them singing the anthem a cappella to Marketing Manager Rebekah Rivette at rebekah.rivette@pirates.com.

Deadline is Feb. 18th.

Singers not selected will have their information kept on file for the Bradenton Marauders season.

For more information, call 941-747-3031, visit bradentonmarauders.com, or email MaraudersInfo@Pirates.com.

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This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: VIN MANNIX: Pirates invite singers to perform anthems at LECOM Park