Water Awareness Night

Another Record-Breaking Crowd for Water Awareness Night

In his first visit to San Jose Municipal Stadium since 1974, former San Jose Mayor, Congressman and Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta threw out the first pitch. Mr. Mineta currently serves on the Board of Directors for SJW Corp. Another huge crowd turned out on Friday, May 14, for the 9th Annual Water Awareness Night, held at San Jose Municipal Stadium. Of the 5,472 fans in attendance, more than 3,000 used complimentary tickets provided by San Jose Water Company. The crowd was the largest ever to attend a Water Awareness Night, surpassing the previous mark of 5,292 set last year. A fabulous 15-minute fireworks show followed the game, which was won by the San Jose Giants over the Bakersfield Blaze 8-7.

About a dozen SJWC employee volunteers and their family members greeted guests as they arrived at the game. Customers enjoyed viewing the SJWC crew truck and Water Watcher truck stationed inside the front gate. Hundreds of kids participated in water-related games, including the Raingutter Regatta, Hydrant Ring Toss and the Toilet Toss. The first 500 kids entering the stadium each received a small backpack with the SJWC logo.

Also on hand for the event were the San Jose Water Company Singers who sang the National Anthem and God Bless America during the 7th inning stretch. In his first visit to San Jose Municipal Stadium since 1974, former San Jose Mayor, Congressman and Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta threw out the first pitch. Mr. Mineta currently serves on the Board of Directors for SJW Corp.