Staff reports

The Nashville Sounds have released their promotional schedule for the 2016 season.

The 72-game schedule will include 14 fireworks shows, special discount nights and many giveaways.

The season begins at First Tennessee Park on April 7 when the Sounds face Oklahoma City at 6:35 p.m. The first of the 14 fireworks shows will follow the game. Fans also will receive a ballpark aerial photo giveaway as they exit the ballpark that night.

Among the notables on the schedule:

• On May 7, the Sounds will wear pink jerseys that will be auctioned off, with proceeds to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a special pink T-shirt.

• On May 17, the Human Cannonball, David “The Bullet” Smith, will perform after the game against the Fresno Grizzlies. Smith will launch himself out of a 35-foot-long cannon and travel over 150 feet through the air. He has performed over 500 cannon shots around the world and Nashville is on deck.

• On Aug. 29, the Sounds will welcome back 2015 pitcher and former Cy Young Award winner Barry Zito. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Barry Zito bobblehead.

• On Sept. 1, the date of the final regular-season game, the Sounds will have their final fireworks show. And the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a mini-stadium replica giveaway presented by First Tennessee.

• Signature promotions for the season include 1980s Night, Bark in the Park and the Sounds and Hounds Pet Calendar Giveaway, ZOOperstars appearance, Star Wars Night, and Jimmy Buffett Night and Luau.

• Other promotions include Superhero Night and the Superhero Cape Giveaway presented by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on Sunday, May 22. On Thursday, July 7, it’s Sports Night at First Tennessee Park and the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Sounds duffel bag presented by the Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers.

The team also will have weekly promotions, including:

Mondays: “Major League Mondays” presented by 650 AM WSM and “Kroger Plus Mondays.” Co-branded Oakland Athletics giveaways and/or guest appearances by former Major League Baseball players.

Additionally each Monday, the Sounds and Kroger are offering fans the opportunity to purchase a “Family 4-Pack” that includes 4 Select section tickets, four hot dogs and four fountain sodas for just $44 when they show their Kroger Plus card. The Family 4-Pack is available for day-of-game or advanced purchase. The offer is only available for purchase at participating Ticketmaster locations inside Kroger stores.

Tuesdays: "Live From Nashville, it’s Tuesday Night” presented by TN Media. First Tennessee Park will host entertainment that includes special musical guests, incredible sideline talent and complete theme night transformations. Fans are encouraged to dress up, win prizes and enjoy the party.

Wednesdays: “Noon Bash in Nash” presented by 102.5 The Game. Enjoy fun in the sun as the Sounds play all seven Wednesday home games at noon. The Sounds also will offer discounted tickets of $8 to seniors (60 and older) in corner sections.

Thursdays: “Throwback Thursdays” presented by iHeartMedia. Every Thursday, the Sounds will wear throwback jerseys to commemorate the team’s original uniform style from 1978. Professional baseball returned to Nashville in 1978 after a 15-year hiatus and has remained a constant ever since.

Fridays: “FOX 17 Friday Fireworks” presented by Koorsen Fire & Security. A fireworks show will be held after each of the Friday 11 home games.

Sundays: Piedmont Natural Gas and Tennessee 811 “Military Sundays” and “Family Fun Day” presented by WSMV Channel 4. Pregame autograph sessions with select Sounds players. And children 12 and under can run the bases after the game.

The Sounds offer discounted ticket pricing to active and veteran military men, women and families on Sundays. The team also wears camouflage jerseys during Sunday games. The game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off during the final Sunday home game on Aug. 14.

Single-game tickets will be available for purchase at the Sounds ticket office, online or by phone (615-690-4487, ext. 2) beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, March 7.

The full promotional schedule can be found at www.nashvillesounds.com.