It’s time to Believe, Memphis! For the fifth consecutive season, the Memphis Grizzlies are back in the NBA Playoffs, and the City of Memphis is joining its team in “painting the town blue and gold.” Many local landmarks will support the Grizzlies in unique ways throughout the Grizzlies Playoffs run. The 2015 Grizzlies Playoffs are presented by Memphis Toyota Dealers and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Starting tomorrow, April 16, Mayor A C Wharton will tip-off the city’s participation in the NBA Playoffs with a flag raising declaring, “that we are the capital city for Grizz Nation. The flag represents the creed of OUR team and OUR city - grit and grind." The presentation will be held at the south end of Mud Island at the flag poles at 3 p.m. Media is invited to attend.
Grizz Nation playoff “fandemonium” will continue on Friday, April 17 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. with a Swag Pickup, presented by Southland Park Gaming & Racing, inside the FedExForum Grand Lobby where fans can get Believe Memphis sunglasses and commemorative playoff posters. Fans who attend the Swag Pickup will also have the opportunity to purchase tickets for Friday’s Black & Brown Comedy Get Down Tour featuring Cedric “The Entertainer”, D.L. Hughley, Eddie Griffin, Charlie Murphy, Mike Epps and George Lopez.
Fans looking for the latest NBA Playoffs and Grizzlies gear by adidas can do so at the Grizzlies Den by adidas team store inside FedExForum, open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Gear will also be available for purchase tomorrow, April 16 from 4-6 p.m. at the Mobile Grizz Den by adidas stop at Sonic Drive-In (4130 Kirby Parkway). For updates and locations of the truck’s stops throughout Memphis during the playoff run stay tuned to the Grizzlies official Twitter account (@memgrizz).
Following the mayor’s lead – Elvis Presley’s Graceland will celebrate the Grizzlies’ success by illuminating the exterior of the famous Memphis landmark in Beale Street Blue and Grizzlies Gold for the duration of the Grizzlies’ playoff run. As a proud partner since the team came to Memphis, First Tennessee will do its part by spelling out “Go Grizz” on all four sides of their iconic downtown building as the playoffs start this weekend. At the Memphis Zoo, the Avenue of Animals will be adorned with custom-fabrications emblazoned with the Grizzlies logo (see attached photo.) Additionally, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Orpheum Theater will both display “Believe Memphis” on their marquees, as select Sonic Drive-Ins will also display the mantra on their digital billboards.
An exciting addition to the Grizzlies’ playoff run is the Grizzlies License Plate, finally available for fans who ordered them last fall. Fans can pick up their pre-ordered plate from the Shelby County Clerk’s Office. Confirmation letters were mailed out last week and will need to be presented at the clerk’s office in order to pick up the plate.
Fans should stay tuned to the Grizzlies social media channels for more information on the return of the Grizzlies Playoffs Watch Parties presented by Bud Light.
Fans who want to support the Memphis Grizzlies throughout the 2015 NBA Playoffs can purchase tickets to Round 1 Home Games 1 and 2, available now, or 2015-16 Season Tickets by calling (901) 888-HOOP or going online to grizzlies.com. For more information on the Grizzlies, ‘like’ Memphis Grizzlies on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@memgrizz).
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