The Atlanta Braves announced the schedule of events for their annual Alumni Weekend, which welcomes Braves legends to Truist Park for a weekend full of activities. An array of events will be held Friday, August 18 through Sunday, August 20, as the Braves face the San Francisco Giants.
Friday, August 18 (7:20 p.m. first pitch)
6:15 p.m. – Braves Legends Parade through The Battery Atlanta
Before entering Truist Park, Braves alumni will parade through The Battery Atlanta, where fans can line up along Battery Avenue to see the legends. The parade will begin outside the Silverspot Cinema near the intersection of Cobb Parkway and Battery Avenue. It will travel down Battery Avenue and conclude by the Third Base Gate. This event is free and a game ticket is not required.
7 p.m. – Alumni Weekend Roll Call Introductions
Braves legends will be introduced individually as they parade down a red carpet in center field. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:50 p.m.
Saturday, August 19 (7:20 p.m. first pitch)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Alumni Autographs
The legends will be available for autographs throughout Truist Park prior to the game against the Giants. A map of the autograph stations can be found in the Gameday playbill handed out to fans as they enter the Truist Park gates. Fans can check the MLB.com Ballpark App for details on which legends will be at each station. Alumni locations will be posted on the day of the game_. Alumni will sign specially designed Alumni Weekend autograph cards. No personal items permitted. Autographs are first-come, first-served and not guaranteed. One autographed item, per person, per alumnus. No posed photos will be allowed._
5:45 p.m. – Softball Home Run Derby
Alumni will compete in a fun and competitive Softball Home Run Derby. Bally Sports Southeast will bring viewers unique coverage of the event during an extended Braves LIVE pregame show. Multiple camera angles as well as analysts will showcase the action along with the participant interactions.
6:45 p.m. – Braves Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Braves will host a pregame on-field ceremony to induct legends Fred Tenney (posthumously) and Rico Carty into the Braves Hall of Fame. Carty and Tenney will join 38 other former Braves in the team’s Hall of Fame. Saturday’s events are free and a game ticket is required.
Sunday, August 20 (1:35 p.m. first pitch)
11:30 a.m. – “Behind the Braves” Live Podcast Recording
Join Braves alumnus Rico Carty for a special episode of “Behind the Braves.” This podcast will be recorded live on stage at The Georgia Power Pavilion. Space is limited. First-come, first-served. No autographs will be allowed. This event is free and a game ticket is not required.
Expected Alumni Roster
Jose Alvarez
Marvin Freeman
Randy Johnson
Terry Pendleton
Steve Avery
Ralph Garr
Andruw Jones
Gerald Perry
Bruce Benedict
Marcus Giles
Chipper Jones
Eddie Perez
Mike Bielecki
Tom Glavine
Charlie Leibrandt
Charlie Puleo
Pedro Borbon
Tommy Gregg
Keith Lockhart
Horacio Ramirez
Sid Bream
Nick Green
Javy Lopez
JoJo Reyes
Francisco Cabrera
Marquis Grissom
Leo Mazzone
Jerry Royster
Rico Carty
Chris Hammond
Greg McMichael
Craig Skok
Brad Clontz
Mike Hampton
Kevin Millwood
Pete Smith
Mike Devereaux
Terry Harper
Peter Moylan
Zane Smith
Brian Edmondson
Glenn Hubbard
Dale Murphy
Jeff Treadway
Nick Esasky
Tim Hudson
Jim Nash
Michael Tucker
Johnny Estrada
Chuck James
Ed Olwine
Jerome Walton
Jeff Francoeur
Kelly Johnson
Alejandro Pena
Mark Wohlers
Please note: All appearances are subject to change. All autograph lines are on a first-come, first-served basis, are not guaranteed and lines can be cut off at any time.
