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Pirates ready to kick off season with PiratesFest at PNC Park

Starling Marte looks on against the Detroit Tigers during interleague play at PNC Park on April 26, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH — No more Steelers and the Penguins are in the doldrums of the hockey season.

Time for baseball.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting their annual season kickoff PiratesFest from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday at PNC Park.

Among the featured events are appearances by Corey Dickerson, Jameson Taillon, Jung Ho Kang, Josh Bell, Colin Moran, Starling Marte and more; free autograph sessions for kids; photo opportunities in the Pirates dugout; The Pirate Parrot and the Racing Pierogies; National Anthem auditions and more.

All attendees will receive calendars.

Pirates Charities will support the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Annual Toy Drive by collecting new, unwrapped toys for children ages 3-14. Anyone donating a toy will receive a pair of Pirates Charities fuzzy socks as a thank-you gift.

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