Myrtle Beach Pelicans hosting 'Christmas Vacation in July' theme night

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 8:15 p.m. ET

Brett Smiley

'Tis the season for minor-league baseball teams to announce their wacky promotions and theme nights. Thanks to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Class A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, "Christmas Vacation" will finally get its minor-league baseball due like other '80s classics "Ghostbusters" and "Back to the Future."

Find out what these are for and more, in our promo schedule announcement #MBpelicans http://t.co/jCzbBzcIiS pic.twitter.com/qtbrcjc3ic
— MyrtleBeachPelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) February 27, 2015

The Pelicans have tabbed July 26 as "Christmas Vacation in July" and explain:

It sounds pretty perfect, but don't stop there, Pelicans. How about a tree cutting contest or a stadium dedication with lights? Drum roll, please...