Padres Cancel FanFest Due to Rainy Forecast, Push Up Memorial for Peter Seidler

The Padres have moved up Saturday’s celebration of life for late chairman and owner Peter Seidler by two hours due to weekend rain.

They also have canceled Sunday’s planned FanFest and softball game with a gusty and wet storm predicted.

The celebration of Seidler’s life now will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Petco Park with the Home Plate Gate opening at 10 a.m.

Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking is free and available in neighboring Padres-controlled lots, including the Lexus Premier and Tailgate lots and Padres Parkade. The ceremony will also be livestreamed.

Seidler died Nov. 14 at the age of 63.

As far as FanFest, there is a consolation prize. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to claim up to four free tickets to attend either Monday or Tuesday’s exhibition games against the Seattle Mariners at Petco Park.

Seating for the complimentary tickets will be in the upper deck, right field upper level, left field reserved and Gallagher Square, and they will be available to claim at www.padres.com/FanFest.

– Staff and wire reports