Allentown, Pennsylvania (February 5, 2025) – Provident Bank will continue to be a proud partner of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Triple-A minor league affiliate. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are excited to announce the extension of their partnership with Provident Bank featuring the continuation of beloved staples at Coca-Cola Park.
Provident Bank will continue to be the naming rights partner of the IronPigs’ Ticket Office at Coca-Cola Park, a ticket office that has led all of Minor League Baseball in total attendance each of the past two seasons. Additionally, Provident Bank will continue to sponsor the famous fan-favorite in-between-innings Pork Race. The Provident Bank Pork Race has become a celebrated tradition at Coca-Cola Park, with the five Pork Racers (Hambone, Ribbie, Barbie-Q, Diggity, Chris P. Bacon) racing around the warning track to the delirious delight of thousands of fans.
Provident Bank’s multi-year partnership also includes a varied range of sponsorship assets including both fixed and electronic branding, digital elements, in-park activations, event sponsorships, hospitality, and more.
“We are pleased to extend our partnership with the IronPigs,” said Anthony Labozzetta, President & CEO, Provident Bank. “This renewed commitment reflects our shared values of teamwork, excellence, and community support. Together, we look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in the communities we serve, while strengthening relationships with our customers and IronPigs fans alike.”
“We are hog-wild with excitement to continue expanding our partnership with Provident Bank,” said IronPigs President and General Manager, Kurt Landes. “They are genuinely committed to making authentic connections with their customers and communities through their presence at Coca-Cola Park, their annual Turkey Drive, and their ongoing support of IronPigs Charities initiatives.”
In celebration of “Pig Day,” which marks the official opening of the Provident Bank Ticket Office, representatives of Provident Bank will be on site at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday, March 1st from 9:00 am to Noon distributing promotional items to fans.
About Provident Bank
Founded in Jersey City in 1839, Provident Bank is the oldest community-focused financial institution based in New Jersey and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFS). With assets of $24.05 billion as of December 31, 2024, Provident Bank offers a wide range of customized financial solutions for businesses and consumers with an exceptional customer experience delivered through its convenient network of 140 branches across New Jersey and parts of New York and Pennsylvania, via mobile and online banking, and from its customer contact center. The bank also provides fiduciary and wealth management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Beacon Trust Company, and insurance services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Provident Protection Plus, Inc. To learn more about Provident Bank, go to www.provident.bank or call our customer contact center at 800.448.7768.
About Lehigh Valley IronPigs
The IronPigs finished the 2024 season as Minor League Baseball’s #1 attended team in the country – their second straight such accomplishment – and have finished in the top 5 of annual attendance rankings since their inception in 2008. The organization is dedicated to providing affordable and memorable fan-friendly entertainment to guests of all ages. The 2025 season will be the IronPigs’ 18th season at Coca-Cola Park.
Follow the IronPigs on Twitter at @IronPigs and like them on Facebook via www.facebook.com/LHVIronPigs.
The IronPigs are presented by Capital Blue Cross.
–#YourHometownTeam–
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Sam Jellinek
