Special Olympics Day Saturday in Saugus

SAUGUS – The 9th Annual Special Olympics Day at World Series Park in Saugus will be held this Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A softball tournament and a flag football tournament involving Special Olympic teams from the area will start at 8:30 a.m. An obstacle course for Young Athletes will start at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m. the opening ceremony and parade of athletes will take place, emceed by Eddie Palladino, Boston Celtics announcer. Gerry Agganis will throw out the first pitch.Nancy Kerrigan, former Olympic medalist, will take part in the opening ceremony and will be available to meet and greet those in attendance. Other former Olympic medalists, including Saugus resident Sandra Whyte Sweeney, will also participate.Entertainment will start on the stage at 10 a.m. and will be provided by the Senior Tones, the Uncle Steve Band, singers Amanda Rosa, Patti Vellucci, Ryan Murray and Tom Rosa, the Brady Academy of Irish Dancing, the Boston Lykeion Greek Dancers and Beat ConnXtionz dancers. The entertainment portion will be emceed by Joey Barilone.The whole day will take on a festival atmosphere that will include raffles, a moon-bounce, pony rides, antique cars, booths and a large variety of food and drink. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The rain-date will be the next day, Sunday, Sept. 14.World Series Park is proud to again sponsor this event with all proceeds going to Special Olympics Massachusetts. Donations from businesses and individuals can be made prior to that day and will be acknowledged at the event. A giant fish bowl will be available for donations at the event. All checks should be made payable to Special Olympics Massachusetts.