Team Traditions
Each game begins with the song "Calling All Angels" by Train being played on the P.A.
The Angel Stadium of Anaheim has a section in center field nicknamed the "California Spectacular," a formation of artificial rocks made to look like a desert mountain in California. The California Spectacular has a running waterfall, geysers that shoot in the air, and also shoot fireworks from the rocks before every game; anytime the Angels hit a home run or win a game the fireworks shoot from the rocks as well.
Angel Stadium of Anaheim is nicknamed "The Big A."
Anytime the Angels win a game, the saying "Light Up the Halo!" is used in reference to the giant landmark which is a big 230 foot tall A with a halo surrounding the top which lights up every time the Angels win a game. Fans also use the saying, "Just another Halo victory," as the late Angels broadcaster Rory Markas, who would say the catch phrase after each win.
Every Friday night home game is Big Bang Friday, which consists of a postgame fireworks display.
Once every season, usually in the late summer, there is "Break Out the Red Week," when fans at Angel Stadium are encouraged to wear more ostentatious Angels gear or more red clothing in support of the team. The most extravagant fans receive prizes for their support.
During the seventh inning stretch of every home game, the fans sing along to "Build Me Up Buttercup" by The Foundations.
The Angels organization created "thunder sticks" when the team made the playoffs. Thunder sticks are now in use by many other sports teams.
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