The Cedar Rapids Kernels have 12 fireworks shows scheduled for 2014 and this season they have added some extra flare. The Kernels will be offering three weekends where they shoot fireworks on both Friday and Saturday nights.

The Kernels' first fireworks show is set for Saturday, May 3. The remaining 11 fireworks nights are: Saturday, May 31; Saturday, June 14; Friday, June 27; Saturday, June 28 (presented by Procter & Gamble); Friday, July 4; Saturday, July 5; Saturday, July 19; Friday, Aug. 8 (presented by Bank of the West), Saturday, Aug. 9; Saturday, Aug. 16 (presented by Cargill/Special Olympics) and Friday, Aug. 29.

Season ticket packages and 10-game coupon books are on sale at the stadium or by calling the Kernels at (319)363-3887. Individual game tickets go on sale Monday, March 10 at 10 a.m.

The 2014 Kernels will arrive in Cedar Rapids on Monday, March 31 and the first chance to meet the new team is on Tuesday, April 1 as part of "Meet the Kernels Night" from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Kernels open the 2014 MWL season on Thursday, April 3 when they host the Clinton LumberKings at 6:35 p.m.