5 opening day parties happening across the country in 2024

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MLBopening day is here.

Many cities hosting the occasion take the opportunity to hold tailgates, parades and parties for fans before and sometimes even after the game.

If the team you're a fan of is traveling for opening day this year, many bars and restaurants in the team's home city host watch parties of the big game for fans to attend. Also, for teams not hosting opening day, several have huge celebrations prior to their own home opener instead. 

MLB opening day is on March 28, 2024. (Aaron Doster/Getty Images)

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Take a look at how these five teams are celebrating opening day this year. 

The Cincinnati Reds will be hosting the Washington Nationals on opening day this year. 

Before fans head into the Great American Ball Park for the game, they can enjoy the 2024 Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, which kicks off at noon. This is a very popular event in the city. Last year, there were an estimated 130,000 in attendance, according to the event’s website. 

The Findlay Market Opening Day Parade is a huge event for fans of the Cincinnati Reds. (Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

There will also be a block party kicking off just prior to that at 11 a.m. The block party will have plenty of food, beverages and entertainment for the whole family. 

The Houston Astros are hosting the New York Yankees this year. Before the game is the Opening Day Street Fest. 

This event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. You’ll find live music, face painters, photo booths, inflatables,