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 2024 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 28, 2024
- The Cincinnati Reds play the Washington Nationals 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 2024 Opening Day Parade begins at noon on March 28, 2024.
- The Parade Route: The parade route can be found below and here (link)
- The Parade Grand Marshalls are Dmitri Young and Pokey Reese from the 1999 team.
- This year’s Honorary Grand Marshall is Jim Scott.
Beyond the Home Opener – Reds Opening Day Activities:
- The annual Reds Community Fund Charity Block Party happens on Joe Nuxhall Way, Freedom Way and Walnut Street on March 28. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
- Kids Opening Day is Saturday, March 30, 2024.
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 will have Opening Day decor, hot breakfast sandwiches available for purchase from the Bagelry, baseball-themed giveaways throughout the day, celebratory bar specials, a giant bobble head photo booth, and the season opening of the Rooftop! LET’S SEE SOME HUSTLE! 9am-10pm.
- Babushka Pierogies (Findlay Market) will be slinging pierogi with optional goetta gravy and fried eggs. 9:00am-12pm.
- Eckerlin Meats (Findlay Market) will have an Opening Day Cookout, 8am-1pm. They’ll have “Breakfast Sammies, Burgers, Brats and Metts, Hot Dogs, and Ice Cold Beer” (as seen on the sign in their store on 3-22-24).
