Minor League Baseball fans know that baseball season also means Copa de la Diversión (or “Fun Cup”), a season-long series of events designed to connect teams with their local U.S. Hispanic communities.

For select games and events, the Columbia Fireflies transform into the Chicharrones de Columbia, with alternate uniforms, food, music, and Copa-inspired merch taking over Segra Park.

Copa de la Diversión began in 2017 with four teams in Charlotte, Durham, Visalia, and Las Vegas. The next year, it expanded to 33 teams and addeda little competition. The 2018 winner? The attendance-record-breaking Mariachis de Nuevo México in Albuquerque.

That community connection extends beyond Segra Park. The Fireflies are teaming up with Richland Library for a free bilingual storytime on Thursday, June 11 with stories, songs, early literacy activities, and a chance to meet players for photos and autographs.

Back at Segra Park, the Fireflies face those pesky Delmarva Shorebirds from tomorrow, June 9 through Sunday, June 14. Copa Weekend starts Thursday, June 11, with a World Cup-inspired Futbol Fiesta, followed by a soccer scarf giveaway on Friday and a Sunday car show + pig roast.

Want to dress the part? Chicharrones apparel and hats are 20% off online and in the Mason Jar Team Store now through Sunday, June 14.