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Go D-backs! Top 8 new things this year for fans

Posted at 4:05 PM, Apr 04, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-04 19:05:57-04
Let's go D-backs!

The Arizona Diamondbacks are adding some new events and activities to thier 2016 lineup. They've added some new food options (hello, Cheeseburger Dog!), a redesigned area focused on Latin culture, and a place for your pets.

LA TERRAZA

A section in the upper right field concourse has been redeveloped to give it a more "Latin vibe." The decor has been changed and new food options, including fare from Phoenix's El Guero Canelo, have been added.

The area won't be open during every home game. Right now, it is scheduled to be "activated" during 21 of the team's 81 regular season home games.

SCHEDULE:

  • April 4
  • April 8-10, 22-24
  • May 13-18
  • June 10-12
  • July 15-17
  • Aug. 26-28
  • Sept. 9-11; Sept. 16-18


FIESTA DE LA FAMILIA (APRIL - SEPT.)

Between April and September, the D-backs have scheduled eight "Fiesta De La Familia" events. The festivals happen before the D-backs game and include live music, beer garden, authentic Hispanic food and entertainment.

The event will either be held as part of the Street Festival, which takes place outside Chase Field three hours before each home game, or inside at La Terraza.

SCHEDULE:

  • April 9 - Part of Street Festival
  • April 24 - Part of Street Festival
  • May 15 - La Terraza
  • June 12 - La Terraza
  • July 16 - La Terraza
  • August 28 - La Terraza
  • September 10 - Part of Street Festival
  • September 17 - Part of Street Festival


LA CUEVA DE LOS D-BACKS (MONTHLY)

The D-backs will introduce a free monthly Spanish publication this year. It will feature information on the D-backs and players. It can be picked up at the game and other locations around the Phoenix metro. Specific pick-up locations were not provided.


HISPANIC CONCERT (JULY 16)

The D-backs will host a concert after the game on Saturday, July 16. The act has not been announced yet, but past performers include Banda El Recoda, Montez de Durango, Cristian Castro and Luis Coronel.


HISPANIC HERITAGE DAY (SEPT. 10)

The D-backs will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Day on Sept. 10. The team takes on the Giants. There will also be a Street Festival with food, music and entertainment. The first 20,000 fans to enter the game will receive a Los D-Backs soccer jersey.

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WHAT'S NEW AT THE CONCESSION STAND? A LOT.

Baseball and hot dogs have been paired together for decades. The D-backs go all out with their hot dogs. The D-Bat Dog. The Churro Dog. And now…the Cheeseburger Dog (char-grilled burger, smoked bacon and deep-fried). Other new items include the vegan Poor Boy Sandwich (vegan), Kick’n Chick’n Wrap (vegan)Chili Verde Mac Dog, Buffalo Chicken Fries and Fried Bread Pudding Bites.


A DAY AT THE DOG PARK

During a select number of home games at Chase Fields, pet owners can watch the D-backs with their pal. There's even a dog-friendly ice cream machine! Take a tour of it here.
 

STREET FESTIVAL

Head to Chase Field a few hours early for the pre-game Street Festival. There will be food trucks, D-backs inflatables, live music, games and more.


FREE SWAG!

Throughout the D-backs season, there are certain promotional items that are given out to fans. The home opener is no exception. It’s the beginning of the season, so the first giveaway is a magnet with the D-backs' entire season on it. There will be a total of 40,000 magnets given out.

An A.J. Pollock bobblehead (20,000 of them) will be given out at the April 23 game against the Pirates. On April 30, 20,000 D-backs jersey bags will be given out. View promotion schedule.

Visit D-back's website for schedule and to purchase tickets.