The Dodgers, who have the National League’s best record at 35-18, return home on Monday and will take on the New York Mets (May 27-30) and Philadelphia Phillies (May 31-June 2) during a seven-game homestand.

The Mets series kicks off with a special 5:10 p.m. holiday start time on Monday, May 27, when the Dodgers will host special Memorial Day themed pregame ceremonies. The series features popular promotions with $1 Dodger Dog Night presented by Draft Kings on Tuesday and a Sandy Koufax jersey giveaway presented by Security Benefit on Thursday. The Dodgers will also be hosting Seinfeld 30th Anniversary Night on Wednesday and Firefighter Appreciation Night on Thursday, and more information on those ticket packs can be found at Dodgers.com/TicketPacks.

The NL East first-place Phillies make their only trip of the season to Dodger Stadium May 31-June 2 for a weekend series that includes LGBT Night presented by Blue Shield of California Friday, and Alumni Weekend presented by Security Benefit on Saturday and Sunday. Fans are encouraged to arrive early Saturday for Alumni batting practice starting at 4:00 p.m., Alumni introductions (5:00 p.m.), the Alumni Game (5:15 p.m.) and Steve Garvey’s induction ceremony into the Legends of Dodger Baseball at 6:40 p.m. The first 40,000 fans in attendance Saturday will also receive a Steve Garvey bobblehead presented by Security Benefit. Alumni Weekend continues Sunday with Dodger Alumni signing autographs and taking photos at Dodger Stadium entrances, and the opportunity for kids to run the bases postgame.

Here is a complete list of promotions and special events for the upcoming homestand:

Monday, May 27, 5:10 p.m. vs. Mets

      Special Memorial Day start time and pregame ceremonies.

• Color Guard: United States Navy Color Guard from Assault Craft Unit 5 Camp Pendleton
• Flyover: Four AT-6 airplanes from The Condor Squadron Officer’s and Airmen’s Association.
• First Pitch: Julian Rice, World War II veteran and C-47 pilot with the 37th Troop Carrier Squadron on D-Day.
• Anthem: 300th Army Band Brass Quintet.

Tuesday, May 28, 7:10 p.m. vs. Mets

• $1 Dodger Dog Night presented by Draft Kings (limit five per person per transaction).

Wednesday, May 29, 7:10 p.m. vs. Mets

• Special Event: Seinfeld 30th Anniversary Night. Ticket pack, which includes a Seinfeld 30th Anniversary ball, available at Dodgers.com/TicketPacks.
• First Pitch: Wayne Knight, who portrayed “Newman” on Seinfeld.

Thursday, May 30, 7:10 p.m. vs. Mets

• Sandy Koufax jersey giveaway presented by Security Benefit (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance while supplies last at guest’s point of entry).

• Special Event: Firefighter Appreciation Night. Ticket pack, which includes a Firefighter Appreciation Night t-shirt, available at Dodgers.com/TicketPacks.

• Ceremonial First Pitch: Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Graham Everett.
• Pregame performance: The Los Angeles County Firefighters Pipes and Drums Band.
• Color Guard: Los Angeles Fire Department Color Guard.

Friday, May 31, 7:10 p.m. vs. Phillies

• Friday Night Fireworks presented by Denny’s, themed to special mix from DJ Bowie Jane.
• Special Event: LGBT Night presented by Blue Shield of California. Ticket pack, which includes an LGBT Night duffel bag, available at Dodgers.com/LAPride.
• LA Pride kickoff party starts at 5:30 p.m. in Right Field Plaza bar.
• Ceremonial First Pitches: Billie Jean King & Ilana Kloss.
• Community Hero Award: Los Angeles LGBT Center.
• Anthem: Nikki Blonsky.

Saturday, June 1, 7:10 p.m. vs. Phillies

• Steve Garvey Legends of Dodger Baseball bobblehead giveaway presented by Security Benefit (first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance while supplies last at guest’s point of entry).
• Legends of Dodger Baseball induction ceremony starts at 6:40 p.m.

• Alumni Game presented by Security Benefit. More information and full participant list online at Dodgers.com/AlumniGame.
• 3:45 p.m. – Parking gates open.
• 4:00 p.m. – Alumni batting practice begins; Left Field Plaza gates open.
• 4:15 p.m. – All Dodger Stadium gates open.
• 5:00 p.m. – Alumni introductions.
• 5:15 p.m. – Alumni Game presented by Security Benefit.

Sunday, June 2, 1:10 p.m. vs. Phillies

• Alumni Weekend presented by Security Benefit.
• Alumni signing autographs and taking photos with fans at Dodger Stadium gates.
• Post-game Kids Run the Bases.

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Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.dodgers.com/tickets or by calling (866) DODGERS, and information on the special events calendar can be found online at dodgers.com/groups. Information on parking and public transportation options to Dodger Stadium, including the Dodger Stadium Express, can be found online at www.dodgers.com under the Dodger Stadium tab at the top of the page.

(Article courtesy of LA Dodgers)

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