Cincinnati is getting Reds Opening Day. Or, a "Re-Opening Day."
Officials announced on Thursday that the "Reds Re-Opening Day" will be on June 2 and they are hoping to sell out the stadium.
Great American Ball Park is now functioning at full capacity and things might feel back to normal. There will be no social distancing or masks requirements.
"It's not just Opening Day because the Reds say so, it's the reopening of the state of Ohio," said Phillip J. Castellini, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Reds.
Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley and Hamilton County Commission President Stephanie Summerow Dumas proclaimed via ceremonial resolution that June 2 is a “half-day holiday” and encouraged everyone to come to the Reds game and visit the DORA District at the Banks.
A recurring theme during the announcement was that everyone should get vaccinated so they can be safe while visiting Great American Ball Park as well as local bars and restaurants. "If you haven't gotten one, get one, don't be stupid," said Cranley.
"There's nothing more American than baseball. The Reds are the oldest major league baseball team so Cincinnati is the most American city."
Cincinnati's beloved Opening Day tradition usually includes the Findlay Market Parade as well as other food and drink specials and parties across the city.
The Findlay Market Parade was cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. Officials said that the 2021 parade was "on hold" until Great American Ball Park could be filled to full capacity.
This year, different parts of the city will light up red for Re-Opening Day, including the Duke Energy Center and the fountain at Fountain Square.
The Cincinnati Reds will play the Philadelphia Phillies on Re-Opening Day at 12:35 p.m. at Great American Ball Park. View level tickets are available for $5.
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