Nesconset Athletic Association's Opening Day Parade April 13th

Nesconset Athletic Association Hosts Spectacular Opening Day Parade & Ceremony

The parade scheduled for April 13th will start at Gibbs Pond Park at 9am and march to Sprofera Park where a special ceremony will begin at 10:30am.

Nesconset, NY – The Nesconset Athletic Association is thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited Opening Day Parade & Ceremony to kick off the Spring 2024 baseball and softball season. This exciting event will take place on Saturday, April 13th, beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Teams will assemble at Gibbs Pond, where the parade will commence down Gibbs Pond Rd., crossing over 347 and concluding at Browns Rd. Park for the Opening Day Ceremony at Sprofera Park on Browns Rd.. Led by Nesconset Athletic Association President, Rick Nasta, Vice President Rich Massa, Executive Directors Bill Demato and Rob Taormina, the association is proud to host over 500 local kids in Baseball and Softball programs.

This year’s event will be attended by esteemed guests of honor, including Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim, Councilman Tom Lohmann, Suffolk County Clerk Vincent Puleo, Joe Arico, Tom Heester, Rob Renner and Kenny Brotherton, who will help the local league officially kick off the Spring 2024 season.

The ceremony promises to be a memorable affair, featuring a special performance of the National Anthem by the talented Smithtown High School Band. Attendees can look forward to enjoying offerings from local vendors with giveaways, indulging in delectable treats from a food truck, and dancing to tunes spun by a live DJ.

Moreover, the event will unveil the newly renovated fields at Sprofera Park, the home complex of Nesconset Athletic Association, including the unveiling of the brand new turf field, in a special ribbon cutting ceremony.

“We are excited to bring the community together to celebrate the start of another thrilling season of baseball and softball,” said Rob Taormina, Executive Director of the Nesconset Athletic Association. “This event is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our players, coaches, volunteers, and supporters, and we look forward to showcasing the talents and spirit of our young athletes.”

All members of the community are cordially invited to attend this momentous occasion and join in the festivities. For more information about Nesconset Athletic Association’s Spring 2024 season and available baseball/softball travel teams, please visit www.nesconsetaa.com.