Cincinnati’s hometown holiday is just a week away, as the Cincinnati Reds get ready to open their season against the Boston Red Sox. The leadup to the first pitch in Cincinnati is always legendary, with the Findlay Market Opening Day parade to help ring in the new season. But that’s just the start of the celebration the Reds have planned. Whether you’re going to the parade, the game, just want to be near the action at the Banks or are staying at home (or work) to watch, there’s no shortage of ways to help get you ready for what should be an exciting year of Reds baseball. Reds Community Fund Charity Block Party at the BanksThe Reds’ Opening Day Block Party kicks off at 11 a.m. at the Banks, on Joe Nuxhall Way, Freedom Way and Walnut Street.Food and beverages will be made available and there will be live entertainment from Naked Karate Girls and DJ ETrayn.All proceeds from the block party will benefit the baseball and softball outreach programs of the Reds Community Fund. Findlay Market Opening Day ParadeThe 2026 Findlay Market Opening Day Parade kicks off at noon.The grand marshal this year is former Cincinnati Reds closer and current broadcaster for the team Jeff Brantley.Brantley will help bring the season to town as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Opening Day Parade.Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the founding partner of Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, is this year’s honorary Grand Marshal. He was appointed as the Reds’ team physician in 1996 and has also served as the team’s medical director and chief orthopedic surgeon.For more on this year’s parade, click here. The parade can be seen live on WLWT.GABP Gates OpenThe gates to Great American Ball Park open at 2:10 p.m. and fans will receive a 2026 Reds magnetic schedule. Pregame CeremoniesThursday’s pre-game ceremonies are set to begin around 3:30 p.m. Reds Hall of Famer Bronson Arroyo will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.Three AH-64 Apache helicopters and one UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment (No Mercy), out of Fort Campbell, KY will conduct a flyover during the national anthem.Olympic Gold Medalist Connor Curran will deliver the official game ball.The Sharonville native helped Team USA win gold in the mixed team aerials freestyle skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.Dave Concepción, Reds Hall of Famer and member of the Big Red Machine, will serve as the Honorary Captain of the game.Play Ball!First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. to officially usher in the 2026 Cincinnati Reds campaign. Reds LHP Andrew Abbott will start on Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati’s hometown holiday is just a week away, as the Cincinnati Reds get ready to open their season against the Boston Red Sox.

The leadup to the first pitch in Cincinnati is always legendary, with the Findlay Market Opening Day parade to help ring in the new season. But that’s just the start of the celebration the Reds have planned.

Whether you’re going to the parade, the game, just want to be near the action at the Banks or are staying at home (or work) to watch, there’s no shortage of ways to help get you ready for what should be an exciting year of Reds baseball.

Reds Community Fund Charity Block Party at the Banks

The Reds’ Opening Day Block Party kicks off at 11 a.m. at the Banks, on Joe Nuxhall Way, Freedom Way and Walnut Street.

Food and beverages will be made available and there will be live entertainment from Naked Karate Girls and DJ ETrayn.

All proceeds from the block party will benefit the baseball and softball outreach programs of the Reds Community Fund.

Findlay Market Opening Day Parade

The 2026 Findlay Market Opening Day Parade kicks off at noon.

The grand marshal this year is former Cincinnati Reds closer and current broadcaster for the team Jeff Brantley.

Brantley will help bring the season to town as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Opening Day Parade.

Dr. Timothy Kremchek, the founding partner of Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, is this year’s honorary Grand Marshal. He was appointed as the Reds’ team physician in 1996 and has also served as the team’s medical director and chief orthopedic surgeon.

For more on this year’s parade, click here. The parade can be seen live on WLWT.

GABP Gates Open

The gates to Great American Ball Park open at 2:10 p.m. and fans will receive a 2026 Reds magnetic schedule.

Pregame Ceremonies

Thursday’s pre-game ceremonies are set to begin around 3:30 p.m.

Reds Hall of Famer Bronson Arroyo will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Three AH-64 Apache helicopters and one UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment (No Mercy), out of Fort Campbell, KY will conduct a flyover during the national anthem.

Olympic Gold Medalist Connor Curran will deliver the official game ball.

The Sharonville native helped Team USA win gold in the mixed team aerials freestyle skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Dave Concepción, Reds Hall of Famer and member of the Big Red Machine, will serve as the Honorary Captain of the game.

Play Ball!

First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. to officially usher in the 2026 Cincinnati Reds campaign.

Reds LHP Andrew Abbott will start on Opening Day for the Cincinnati Reds.