PEORIA, IL - With less than two months until the season opener the Peoria Chiefs have put together an exciting and comprehensive promotional schedule for the 2015 season highlighted by the Midwest League All-Star Game, 23 fireworks shows, 18 giveaways, four jersey auctions, and numerous concerts, entertainment acts and VIPs. See the full promo schedule here.

"The 2015 season is going to be an exciting one at Dozer Park and for all of Central Illinois with the All-Star Game approaching and we are looking forward to this ambitious promotional schedule," said Chiefs President Rocky Vonachen. "What we have been able to put together this off-season has something for everyone in Central Illinois. A full list of theme nights and more will be announced in the coming weeks."

Fireworks shows will begin on May 15 and this season adds three Thursday night fireworks shows to go along with the usual Friday and Saturday night spectaculars. Game with fireworks shows on Saturday's and Sunday's will begin at 6:30 p.m. while all others will begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday fireworks shows will take place after games on May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26, July 17, July 24, August 7, August 21 and September 4. Saturday games with fireworks are May 16, May 30, June 13, June 27, July 25, August 8 and August 22. The three new Thursday games with fireworks shows are May 21, June 25 and August 6. The remaining fireworks nights are Monday June 15, Wednesday July 15, Sunday July 26 and Wednesday August 5.

There will be three different series of giveaways this season, Bobbleheads, Player Wall Canvas and Kids Giveaways. The first bobblehead will be a giveaway for the first fans and will feature Homer as a Star Wars character on Star Wars night May 30. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Javier Baez bobblehead on June 14 when the Chiefs host the Chicago Cubs affiliated South Bend Cubs. The final bobblehead will be August 8 and will feature former Chiefs manager Joe Maddon.

Four of the five player wall canvases will feature former Chiefs staring with Yadier Molina on May 29. The second features Hall of Famer Greg Maddux and will be given to the first 1,000 fans on June 12. An Albert Pujols wall canvas will be given away on August 7 and one featuring Peoria area native Joe Girardi follows on August 21. The final wall canvas features Dozer Park and will be given away on Fan Appreciation Night, September 4.

Giveaways for kids are a feature of the 5:00 p.m. Sunday games and will be for the first 1,000 youngsters 12 and under. The first of these giveaways is a Yadier Molina kids catcher shirt on May 17 that is designed to replicate Molina's catching gear. The June 28 game features baby blue Chiefs replica youth jersey giveaway. The final kids giveaway is on August 9 as the first 1,000 kids get a Peoria Chiefs Lunch Box. All 11 Sunday games will continue to feature Player Poster giveaways for the first 1,000 fans with player autographs set for pre-game.

The first giveaway of the season comes on opening night April 9 as all fans get 2015 Chiefs Magnet Schedules. Saturday, May 16 is Military Appreciation Night and the first 1,500 fans will get a Peoria Chiefs Camo Hat. Thursday, July 16 features a Chiefs Beer Stein giveaway for the first 1,000 fans 21 and over on a Thirsty Thursday. Friday, July 17 is the annual Jimmy Buffett Night with a Beach Towel giveaway. Thursday, July 23 features a Chiefs Replica Road Jersey for the first 1,000 adults through the gates. Saturday, July 25 is Christmas in July and the Chiefs will giveaway Homer Snow Globes to the first 1,000 fans. On Wednesday, August 5 the first 1,000 fans through the gate will get a Pete Vonachen Replica Statue.

There are a handful of Entertainment Acts and VIPs scheduled for Chiefs games in 2015. Dueling Pianos from Spanky Entertainment based in St. Louis will perform during and after the June 13 game. The annual Legends at the Ballpark event with IPMR date and VIP guest will be announced at a later date. June 26 is Super Hero day with Iron Man and Captain America at Dozer Park. The annual Faith & Family Night is scheduled for June 27 with a post-game Christian concert. Again in 2015 the 501st Midwest Garrison will have characters on hand for Star Wars Night on May 30. Characters will also be on hand for Disney Night on June 28 and Princess Night on July 26. The Jimmy Buffett Night on July 17 will also feature a post-game concert after the fireworks. Fredbird, the St. Louis Cardinals mascot, will return to Dozer Park on Wednesday, July 15.

There are four specialty jersey auctions for 2014 with the first one coming on May 16 for Military Appreciation Night featuring Camo jerseys to go along with the Camo hat giveaway. The May 30 Star Wars Night will feature unique jerseys as will the July 17 Jimmy Buffett Night. At every Sunday home game in 2015 the Chiefs players will wear throwback jerseys designed to look like the 1980's powder blue St. Louis Cardinals jerseys. The jerseys will be auctioned during the final Sunday home game on August 30.

There will be two Bark in the Park events Sunday May 3 and Sunday June 14 where fans can bring their dogs to Dozer Park. Homer's Birthday is on Sunday, August 23. The Chiefs will also use the Video Board for two post-game movies in 2015. On June 28, Disney Night, fans can stay after the game to watch Toy Story and celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film. On Christmas in July, Saturday, July 25, fans can celebrate the 25th anniversary of Home Alone with a showing of the movie post-game.

Weekly specials for 2015 include: Dollar Dog Wednesday's presented by Hebrew National with $1 hot dogs, $1 sodas and $1 ice cream sandwiches. If the Chiefs lose on Wednesday's fans get a ticket to a future Monday - Wednesday regular season home game. Thirsty Thursday's with 12 ounce domestic draft beers and fountain drinks for $1 and Kids Eat Free Sunday's presented by PNC. Every Sunday kids 12 and under receive $5 admission, free hot dog, chips and drink while all fans can play catch on the field pregame and the Chiefs players will sign autographs. Post-game kids can run the bases.