4-H Night with the Pelicans

This year’s Pelicans game against the Phoenix Suns is going to be exciting!!!!!

• Seats are limited, first come first serve this is a big game. Order your group tickets as soon as possible to get the best seats.

The Pelicans have brought back many of the fan experiences that 4-H Members have enjoyed participating in at the game!!!

Date: Friday, January 19, 2024, Tip off 7:00PM

Game: New Orleans Pelicans versus Phoenix Suns

Location: Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113

Deadline: to purchase tickets Friday, December 22, 2023, Pelicans Tickets https://pels.group/4H

• Pregame Tailgate Party - Arrive to the Smoothie King at 4:00pm-5:15PM There will be on-court and pre-game experiences for 4-H Members to participate in. Information will be sent out as soon as I have confirmation from the Pelicans about what they can offer fans.

What’s Included with each ticket purchase

• Pelican promotion item on the night of the game is a plush pelican hat. (The Famous Carnival Celebration Bird Hat 2.0) Based on availability.
• Pelicans Hoodie – Given out at the Pregame Tailgate Party 4:00pm-5:15pm and at the Group Sales Center outside of section 114 6:00PM until half time. Sizes based on availability.
• A portion of the ticket sale proceeds will benefit 4-H Foundation
• Parish that sells the most tickets each 4-H Member from that Parish will receive a New Orleans Pelicans Swag Item (given to parish Agent or designated adult at the game to give out to 4-H Members)

Fan Experience Opportunities

• Pregame Tailgate Party - Arrive to the Smoothie King at 4:00pm-5:15PM to participate in the pregame tailgate party located on the Smoothie King Center Concourse. Entrance is North 100 located on the concourse that connects the Caesar's Superdome and the Smoothie King Center.
• Court of Dreams – If your parish is interested in participating in the Court of Dreams please contact Lauren Faust for more information.
• Baseline Pelicans – Select members of 4-H will get an exclusive on-floor view of the Pelicans’ pregame shoot-around. (20 person max) Please email your name to Olivia (opicard@agcenter.lsu.edu) to be entered in a drawing by 4:30pm January 8, 2024. (we can only send 5 names to be submitted to the State drawing)
• Pregame Fan Tunnel – Select members of 4-H will form a tunnel as the Pelicans team enters the court. You can high five the pros! (30 person max) Please email your name to Olivia (opicard@agcenter.lsu.edu) to be entered in a drawing by 4:30pm January 8, 2024. (we can only send 5 names to be submitted to the State drawing)
• Anthem Buddies – Twelve kids from 4-H will stand tall in front of the Pelicans basketball team during the National Anthem Performance. Must be 12 years or younger. (12 person max) Please email your name to Olivia (opicard@agcenter.lsu.edu) to be entered in a drawing by 4:30pm January 8, 2024. (we can only send 5 names to be submitted to the State drawing).

Spark Video Contest

Deadline to submit video is January 10, 2024!

Game Ball – One person from 4-H will be recognized on the court at the start of the game while presenting the game ball with players from both teams. This is during the tip-off of the game.

• 4-H Members interested in presenting the game ball need to submit a video that describes the SPARK that started their 4-H experience. The video will be a minimum of 30 seconds and a maximum of 45 seconds.
• For the video, members must wear a 4-H shirt and use a solid color background.
• You must be enrolled as a 4-H member in 4-H Online.
• To upload your video, please use the following link: 2024 Pels Game Spark Video
• Please email Your Name, email and phone number to Lauren Faust at Lfaust@agcenter.lsu.edu once you have uploaded your video so she can contact you if you are selected to present the game ball.

Group Leader/Agent Benefits

• 30 tickets sold – New Orleans Pelicans swag item (one per group)
• 50 tickets sold – New Orleans Pelicans swag item and 2 balcony tickets (one per group) to a future game
• 100 tickets sold – New Orleans Pelicans swag item and 4 balcony tickets (one per group) to a future game

Ticket Orders

• Payment and ticket order can be directly submitted to the New Orleans Pelicans
• Parking can be purchased on the ticket link.
• Seats are limited, first come first serve this is a big game. Order your group tickets as soon as possible to get the best seats.
• Deadline to purchase tickets is Friday, December 22, 2023.

Buses & Parking

• Discounted parking offered.
• $20.00 parking per car can be purchased through the ticket link. Tickets https://pels.group/4H
• $40.00 Bus parking is very limited, and you must contact Denton Hunter to reserve your spot. 504-593-4748 or Denton.Hunter@pelicans.com
• Parking can only be purchased in advance via order form or ticket link.

 

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