ABC57 speaks to South Bend Cubs Owner, Andrew Berlin on what 'Holiday Lights on the Diamond' means to the community
SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Four Winds Field kicked off the holiday season Friday, Nov. 13 with the opening of its 'Holiday Lights on the Diamond' featuring more than a million Christmas lights, seasonal food, and activities throughout the ballpark.
The South Bend Cubs are bringing 45 nights of holiday lights to the stadium running through Jan. 2. The event transforms Four Winds Field into a holiday filled place giving families a chance to experience the ballpark beyond baseball season.
South Bend Cubs owner, Andrew Berlin says the event is designed to bring people together throughout the holiday season.
"It's really about coming together as families and friends to enjoy what is really the people's ballpark. It belongs to South Bend and the entire region," says Berlin.
Visitors can expect more than just Christmas lights. The experience includes holiday displays, photo opportunities, and seasonal food and drinks.
Berlin says the team has been working to string more than a million Christmas lights throughout the stadium.
"I mean, to think that we're still working right now to string over a million Christmas lights on that in that on that ball field is absolutely incredible."
Food is also a big part of the experience. Berlin highlighted several seasonal offerings, including his favorite cranberry barbecue turkey legs.
"It's going to be absolutely fantastic, but the food that's coming up in our in our kind of extravaganza for the holidays is going to be really good."
The holiday event also comes after a $45 million improvement to Four Winds Field. The upgrades include a new upper deck, luxury suites and an expanded kitchen facility.
Berlin says the improvements will help make events like this one possible while allowing the ballpark to welcome more visitors throughout the year.
'Holiday Lights on the Diamond' will run Nov. 13 - Jan. 2.
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