From a press release by the Double A baseball team that competes in the Frisco League:
The Springfield Cardinals and the Urban Districts Alliance are teaming up for a Springfield Cardinals Pep Rally, to help kick off the 2007 season. The Pep Rally will take place at 11:30am, at Park Central Square on Friday, April 13th.
Fans stopping by the Cardinals Pep Rally can enjoy live music from the Missouri State Brass and Sass band, giveaways and coupons from local downtown restaurants, as well as a chance to see and hear from Cardinals’ players, staff members, Louie the Mascot and Team Louie! Everyone in attendance is encouraged to stick around afterwards and have lunch at one of the participating businesses in the downtown area.
Live radio broadcasts and remotes with special Cardinals’ giveaways from US97, 105.9KGBX, 100.5 the Wolf and Alice @95.5 will also be taking place from a busy, but exciting Park Central Square.