There is no better day to be in Cincinnati than Reds Opening Day! This city celebrates Opening Day like no other!
Opening Day – it’s basically a Cincinnati holiday! I venture to say that no one does opening day better than we do. We throw the biggest city-wide party you’ve seen… starting with a celebratory parade and ending with what we hope is a win at our season home opener.
Get Ready for Cincinnati Reds Opening Day with this info:
Reds Opening Day 2025 info and details
Findlay Market Opening Day Parade details
Fun Opening Day Activities
Parking Info and Street Closures
Opening Day Bar Specials and Parties
Reds Opening Day Info and Details
- Cincinnati Reds Opening Day is Thursday, March 27, 2025
- The Cincinnati Reds play the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ballpark
- The Reds game starts at 4:10 EDT (weather dependent)
- To be noted: Backpacks are no longer be allowed into Great American Ball Park
Findlay Market Opening Day Parade Details
- The 2025 Opening Day Parade begins at noon on March 27, 2025.
- The Parade Route: The 2024 parade route can be found below and here (link)
- The Parade Grand Marshal is Chris Sabo
Beyond the Home Opener – Reds Opening Day Activities:
- The annual Reds Community Fund Charity Block Party happens on Joe Nuxhall Way, Freedom Way and Marian Spencer Way on March 27. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
- Kids Opening Day is Saturday, March 29, 2025
Parking, Street Closures, Getting Around Town
- There are lots of parking options around town (keep in mind that the parade route will involve road closures): downtown parking info
- See the parade route above and plan accordingly (parade route is closed to traffic, of course)
- There will be Road Closures – see the map here (should be updated the week of the parade).
- The Cincinnati Bell Connector will likely pause for the parade and begin service after the parade. Check their news here.
- Metro will operate on Opening Day but you can expect detours. Click here for up-to-date Detours and Delays info.
Opening Day Activities and Festivities:
The following establishments have Opening Day related events:
- Did you know The Banks is now a DORA District (designated outdoor refreshment area)? Enjoy your cold beverages as you stroll the DORA grounds.
- Washington Park hosts an Opening Day Watch Party, 10am-4pm
- Rhinegeist: Head to Rhinegeist for a day celebrating baseball. Test your pitching skills in a fast pitch competition! Food vendors on-site offering delicious bites all day long. 9am -9pm
- Eckerlin Meats (Findlay Market): TBA
