Predators To Host A Bridgestone Winter Park Ahead Of Stadium Series Game

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The Predators are hosting Bridgestone Winter Park in the City of Nashville’s Walk of Fame Park from Feb. 24-26. The event will take place in part to celebrate veteran goaltender Pekka Rinne‘s number retirement and the team’s participation in the 2022 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game on Feb. 26.

The free family-friendly community event will take place across Fifth Avenue from Bridgestone Arena, featuring live musical performances, Predators fan activations, appearances by Nashville Predators alumni broadcasters, and more.

“Pekka Rinne’s number retirement and the first NHL outdoor game in Tennessee’s history give us a wonderful opportunity to showcase all that is great about Smashville and Music City,” says Claire Francis, Senior Director of Marketing for the team. “We are blessed to host these two great moments in the franchise’s history during the same week and we aim to create a memorable celebration for hockey fans and music lovers.”

Live entertainment is scheduled for all three days that the park is open starting at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, the evening of Rinne’s number retirement. Fans with tickets to the game will be encouraged to enter Bridgestone Arena beginning at 4:30 p.m. so they are in their seats for the 6 p.m. ceremony. Fans without tickets will be able to watch the ceremony on video screens programmed in the park.

A full schedule for Bridgestone Winter Park, including performance times can be found one the Preds website.

Featured performers are Bexar, Borderline Natives, Brassville, Cody Parks and The Dirty South, Jeverson, Kat & Alex, Lindsay Ell, Morgan Evans, Parmalee, with more still to be announced.

In addition to the musical performances, Bridgestone Winter Park will serve as host to several fan activations, including the National Hockey League’s Black Hockey History Truck and a hockey trophy display featuring the Clarence Campbell Bowl, the King Clancy Award, the Vezina Trophy and the Presidents’ Trophy, courtesy of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The three-day event will feature multiple food vendors, including Hattie B’s, Puckett’s food trolley and Moe’s Southwest Grill. Additional partner activations in the park include the Jack Daniel’s Airstream, Boston Beer Beverage Vehicle, Yee-Haw/Ole Smoky Moonshine Beverage trailer, Frito-Lay Snack Cart and Tennessee Lottery Mobile Tickets.

Bridgestone Winter Park will be open:

• Thursday, Feb. 24: 3:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

• Friday, Feb. 25: 4:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb. 26: 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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