MARION, Ill. (WSIL) -- The 1st Annual Battle of the Badges Softball Game is set in Marion.

The event takes place on Saturday, October 11, at 6 p.m. at Mtn Dew Park. Proceeds will go towards the Marion Police Department Scholarship Fund and the Marion Professional Firefighters Local 2977 Scholarship Fund which will help support students in southern Illinois achieve their educational goals.

The event will feature police versus firefighters with bragging rights on the line. There will also be a Battle of the Badges cruise-in which will feature vintage and specialty vehicles. The event wil also have giveaways, including an autographed jersey raffle and is sure to be a family fun event.

For information on how to sponsor the event, or for tickets, you can find it here .

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