Major League Baseball unveiled a range of fan engagement efforts on Tuesday to mark the country's 250th anniversary. The initiatives highlight baseball's longstanding role in American culture through marketing, events and community activities.
Major League Baseball announced the plans to celebrate the semiquincentennial. The efforts include a new national marketing campaign, Fourth of July activities at drive-in theaters and a digital content series exploring baseball stories from each state. An All-Star Red Carpet Show will also be held at Independence Mall in Philadelphia.