RICHMOND, VA - (Monday, June 22, 2009) – Kick off your Independence Day celebrations at the Richmond Kickers Fourth of July Bash.  Festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th at the University of Richmond Stadium and will feature a Splash Zone, inflatables, delicious food specials and live music.  The Kickers professional soccer game will highlight the event as the Kickers host the Charlotte Eagles at 1:00 p.m.  In honor of July 4th, click HERE to download a coupon for $4.00 admission and parking is free. 

Beat the heat in the Kickers one-of-a-kind Splash Zone, featuring a 40-foot long slip ‘n slide, dunk tank, water balloons and more.  Take advantage of delicious and affordable concessions, including combo meals for just $4.00.  In addition, fans young in age and young at heart can enjoy soccer competitions on the field, carnival games, moonbounces, face-painting, contests and the longest inflatable obstacle course in Central Virginia, presented by Bounce 2 the Moon.  The event will conclude with the Kickers pro soccer match featuring the defending regular season champions Charlotte Eagles at 1:00 p.m.  Visit RichmondKickers.com for more information.  

Check out the Kickers official Facebook page and help the Kickers “Kick for 1,000.”  If the Kickers reach 1,000 fans prior to July 4th, all fans of the official page will receive free admission to the game.

Now in their 17th season, the Richmond Kickers have been a member of the United Soccer Leagues family since 1993.  Over the past 16 seasons, the Kickers have striven to provide quality and affordable family entertainment while giving back to the community through outreach programs and serving as the model for the future of American soccer.