Day in the life of CoolToday Park’s mascot, Palmer

Writer: Sylvie Sparks
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There is a new fan in the stands of CoolToday Park.

One who looks a little different than the rest.

Palmer, the friendly palm tree, roams the ballpark spreading joy wherever he goes.

“People really do love Palmer,” Palmer’s handler Lauren McCarty said. “We hang out with the kids. Take pictures, lots of pictures. We always get stopped for pictures. He loves it.”

In between all of that, he makes time for a beach ball toss with the fans and sunbathing on the field.

Then he wraps up his day dancing with some of the youngest fans in the park.

When one day is done, he rests up for a big day of spreading cheer the next time the Braves play ball.

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