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On the Mets beat

Mets beat writer David Lennon offers breaking news, commentary, and musings from his perch at Citi Field.

Banner Day returns Sunday, May 27 vs. Padres

A young couple participating in the banner day

Photo credit: Photo by Audrey C Tiernan

Banner Day, a Mets tradition that was discontinued in 1996, returns to Flushing this season with festivities scheduled for May 27 before the 1:10 p.m. game against the Padres at Citi Field.

The team said Wednesday that the revival is part of the Mets' season-long 50th Anniversary celebration and “banners should illustrate fans’ favorite memories and moments in franchise history.’’

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