Holiday at Hadlock Set for Saturday

Santa Scheduled to Arrive from the North Pole via Helicopter (ELF One) at 11:00 AM at Second Base at Hadlock Field

Portland, Maine - The Portland Sea Dogs in partnership with 99.9 FM The WOLF will host the second annual Holiday at Hadlock event on Saturday, December 1st from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  The Sea Dogs will turn the place of summer memories into a winter wonderland.  The free event, open to the public, will be highlighted by Santa's arrival from the North Pole via Elf One.

Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive at Hadlock Field from the North Pole via Elf One, a helicopter owned and operated by Tree Top Travelers LLC., at 11:00 AM.  Santa is scheduled to land at second base.  Santa will then be available to meet with children until 2:00 PM.

Last year more than 1,500 fans attended the inaugural event.  "We were thrilled with last years' turn-out, it far exceeded our expectations," said Sea Dogs' Executive Vice President & General Manager Geoff Iacuessa.  "We look forward to another great event this year with even more festivities planned."

Other festivities include horse drawn carriage rides around the field, courtesy of Carousel Horse Farm in Casco, Maine, free hot chocolate, and free build your own S'Mores Station.  There will be a craft room where fans can decorate game used baseballs turning them into unique Christmas tree ornaments.  Fans will also be able to create holiday cards and play holiday games.

The Sea Dogs' mascot band; The Kastaways will be performing live singing some of your favorite holiday tunes.  Other entertainment acts will also be performing throughout the day including Mad Science.  Balloon twisters and face painters from Party Palooga will also be on hand located at the Five County Credit Union tent.

The Rotary Club of South Portland/ Cape Elizabeth will have Christmas Trees available for sale.  Additionally, the Sea Dogs will be collecting Toys-for-Tots.  Fans are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy to donate.  A truck courtesy of Southern Maine Motors will be parked in front of the ballpark to collect donations.

Additionally, fans will be able to get a head start on their holiday shopping as both the Sea Dogs' Ticket Office and Souvenir Shop will be open to allow fans to give the gift of summer this winter. 

The Sea Dogs will open their 20th season on Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 PM against the Trenton Thunder (Yankees) at Hadlock Field.