Charleston, WV –For the third year in a row the Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night presented by GoMart had an increase in attendance and community impact. The overall attendance for the six-week event was over 100,000 customers with the nightly average attendance being the highest recorded during the three-year event.

 

After being awarded the ALPB Outstanding Club Community Service Award for the team’s work during baseball season, the Dirty Birds continued that trend during the Salango Law Dirty Birds Light the Night Presented by GoMart.

 

“I have received calls from people across the country in the baseball, zoo, and other entertainment venue industries in envy of Light the Night and asking what our keys to success are,” said Andy Shea, Dirty Birds Owner and CEO.  “The core of Light the Night is the incredibly supportive and caring community.  The goal for 2026 is to partner with even more organizations and to continue growing all angles of this event!”

 

Throughout the Holiday Light Show, the Dirty Birds partnered with numerous schools, churches, and other nonprofits to donate nearly 10,000 tickets to patrons. The team also hosted five donation drives in collaboration with local nonprofits. These drives included:

 

 

As the Dirty Birds get ready for the 2026 season, the Dirty Birds staff looks forward to continuing the work in the community throughout the 2026 calendar year.