Wally coming to World Series Park

Fenway favorite will lead a cast of costumed characters to town for Saugus Olympics Day celebration on Sept. 26

  (The following article is based on a recent press release issued by World Series Park.)

Wally, the Boston Red Sox mascot, will visit Saugus Olympics Day at World Series Park in Saugus on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appearances by costumed characters Fisher Cat, Canaligator, Blades and Sea Dog will also be part of the festivities. For nine years World Series Park has hosted a Special Olympics Day, raising $150,000 for Special Olympics.

“This type of event has great meaning and satisfaction, so we wanted to bring it back this year with different non-profit organizations,” Superintendent of World Series Park Bob Davis said.

“Challenger Baseball and Boys & Girls Club are those organizations that will take part and be the recipients of this fundraiser,” he said.

A baseball tournament involving Challenger Baseball teams from the area will start at 9 a.m. Entertainment will start on the stage at 10 a.m. and will be provided by the Saugus High Chorus, the Memorylaners featuring Howie “Sachmo” Conley, Beat ConnXtionz dancers, Just the Three of Us, the Rosa Singers and Joey B-Bop. At 11 a.m. the opening ceremony and parade of athletes will take place, emceed by Boston Celtics announcer Eddie Palladino. Gerry Agganis will throw out the first pitch.

Nancy Kerrigan, a former Olympic medalist, will take part in the opening ceremony and will be available to meet and greet those in attendance. Other former Olympic medalists, including athletes who competed in this year’s Winter Olympics, have also been invited. The Olympic athletes will be honored during the opening ceremony.

The whole day will take on a festival atmosphere, including raffles, a moon-bounce, classic cars, booths, games, hayrides, costumed characters and a large variety of food and drink. The event is free and open to the public. The rain date will be the next day, Sunday, September 27.

World Series Park is proud to again sponsor this type of event with all proceeds going to Challenger Baseball and Boys & Girls Club. Donations from businesses and individuals can be made prior to that day and will be acknowledged at the event. A fishbowl will be available for donations at the event. All checks should be made payable to World Series Park, 8 Holden Ave., Saugus, MA 01906.

Anyone interested and willing to help with this event can contact Bob Davis at 781-307-6239.