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D-backs release 2012 promotional schedule

Feb 13, 2012, 5:28 PM | Updated: 6:59 pm

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced their 2012 promotional schedule Saturday.

The season, which gets underway against the San Francisco Giants on April 6, will be spotted with more than thirty promotional days, featuring bobbleheads, tattoo sleeves, and other promotional items.

One of the bobbleheads, sponsored by Arizona Sports 620 features pitcher Ian Kennedy and will be handed out before the June 23 game against the Cubs. J.J. Putz (July 28), Justin Upton (September 15) and Matt Williams (August 11) will also be commemorated in bobblehead form during the course of the season. A fifth bobblehead, determined by fan vote, will be distributed before the August 11th game against Washington

Other events on the promotional schedule include: College Nights, Senior Days, and events for the Boy Scouts, a Camp Day, a Martial Arts Night, and a Band Night.

The D-backs will also have post-game fireworks following ten Friday night home games sponsored by Gila River Casinos.

Starting February 27, tickets can be purchased at the Chase Field Ticket Office, at dbacks.com, or at 602-514-8400.

April 6- D-backs T-shirt, courtesy of Gila River Casinos to first 50,000 fans vs. Giants

April 7- Magnet Schedule, courtesy of Pepsi to first 20,000 fans vs. Giants

April 7- Kirk Gibson Fan, courtesy of CenturyLink to first 10,000 fans vs. Giants

April 16- Jackie Robinson Day vs. Pirates

April 21- Drawstring Backpack, courtesy of MLB Network to first 10,000 fans vs. Braves

April 22- NL West Champions Puzzle to first 5,000 children 12 and under vs. Braves

May 11- KaChingKo Key Chains, courtesy of Gila River Casinos to first 5,000 fans 21 and older vs. Giants

May 11- Faith & Family Night Concert, presented by Grand Canyon University vs. Giants

May 12- Ryan Roberts Tattoo Sleeve, courtesy of Sanderson Ford to first 20,000 fans vs. Giants

May 13- Mother’s Day Earrings to first 5,000 moms vs. Giants

May 26- J.J. Putz Bobblehead to first 20,000 fans vs. Brewers

May 27- Bark in the Park, presented by Pet Club vs. Brewers

June 10- D. Baxter Fathead, courtesy of Pepsi to first 5,000 kids vs. A’s

June 22-24- APS Green Series

June 23- Ian Kennedy Bobblehead, courtesy of Arizona Sports 620 to first 20,000 fans vs. Cubs

July 4- D-backs 4th of July T-shirt, courtesy of Dodge to 20,000 kids vs. Padres

July 7- D-backs Lucha Libre Mask to first 15,000 fans vs. Dodgers

July 8- D-backs Soccer Ball to first 5,000 kids vs. Dodgers

July 21- D-backs Cap, courtesy of Gila River Casinos to first 20,000 fans vs. Astros

July 21- Native American Recognition Day, presented by Gila River Casinos vs. Astros

July 28- Justin Upton Silver Slugger Bobblehead, courtesy of Pepsi to first 20,000 fans vs. Mets

July 29- Back-to-School Backpack, courtesy of Cox Communications to first 5,000 fans vs. Mets

August 11- Fan Vote Bobblehead to first 20,000 fans vs. Nationals

August 12- D-backs Mini License Plate, courtesy of Chevrolet to first 5,000 kids vs. Nationals

August 24- Faith & Family Night Concert, presented by Grand Canyon University vs. Padres

August 26- Bark in the Park vs. Padres

August 26- Daniel Hudson Growth Chart, courtesy of Arizona Milk Producers to first 5,000 kids vs. Padres

September 15- Matt Williams Alumni Bobble head, courtesy of Chase to first 20,000 fans vs. Giants

September 15- Alumni/Throwback Jersey Night vs. Giants

September 16- Hispanic Heritage Day, presented by Budweiser vs. Giants

September 29- D-backs Car Flag, courtesy of Arizona Sports 620 to first 15,000 fans vs. Cubs

September 30- Shirts off our D-backs, presented by Panda Express vs. Cubs

October 3- Fandemonium vs. Rockies

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