LECOM Park, 1611 9th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34205

Gates open at 5:00 PM. Baseball game begins at 6:30 PM.

Students, families, and staff are invited to kick off the new school year at the 2026 Back-to-School Jam!, a free family event at LECOM Park.

Join the School District of Manatee County and the Bradenton Marauders for a high-energy community event designed to help students and families start the year strong. Guests can celebrate, connect, and get ready for a great school year while enjoying a fun evening at the ballpark.

Event highlights include:

Complimentary game ticket and meal voucher per person
Free backpacks filled with school essentials, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST
Resources from local community partners
Family fun at LECOM Park
Stay for the Fireworks show

Register for tickets.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Grand Slam Sponsor:

SKANSKA

Fireworks Sponsor:

SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Backpack Sponsors:

Arsenault Dermatology, Bradenton Marauders, Chase Bank, MidFlorida Credit Union, United Data Technologies, United Way, Gulf Shore Cooling, The Carlton at Robinson Gateway, Blue Collar Roofing, B&I Contractors, Stoneybrook Neighborhood, and Del Webb Neighborhood

Veterans Elementary

Veterans Elementary