Synchronized Hippo Night with the Columbia Fireflies

🦛 Synchronized Hippos Night
Columbia Fireflies vs. TBD

📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026
📍 Segra Park, Columbia, SC

It started with a Jeopardy! fumble — the answer was “fireflies,” but contestant Lauren blurted out “Hippos!” Now the Fireflies are turning that viral mix-up into their funniest theme night of the summer.

What’s happening:

• Lauren throws the ceremonial first pitch
• Dancing hippos all game long
• Players suit up in special Synchronized Hippos jerseys, later auctioned off for Congaree National Park
• Limited-edition Synchronized Hippos T-shirts — $5 of every sale goes to the park
• Budweiser Thirsty Thursday specials: $1.50 Bud cans, $4 Bud Light/Michelob Ultra, $3 fountain drinks

A lighthearted nod to Congaree National Park’s real synchronous fireflies (the actual inspiration for the team’s name), celebrating the park’s 50th anniversary this year.