Reds Opening Day parties
Though a record-breaking 43,804 poured into Great American Ballpark for the Reds season opener, not everyone watched from the stands. Hundreds hung out on Fountain Square and at bars on the Banks.
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. The Holy Grail was packed and packed early.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Carrie Riley of Northside, Tiffany Bedel of Northside, Hailey Dedel of Cheviot and Carley Ladwig of Cheviot at Knock Back.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. A large and faithful crowd of partygoers at Knock Back.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. The enterance to The Banks are Heather Neitman of Farmersville, OH. and Robyn Bell of Lynchburg, OH.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Meet the wonderful staff at Knock back, Brooke, Heather, Jon, Keith and Nate.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Here is why O'Malleys is so great, the staff. Juan Imeroni, Michael Crew, Dawnesha Luckey, Danesha Phillips and Elijah Baker.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Dancer DC Disaster is just amazing.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Dane Whisman and Lori Dendy both from Fairfield on the corner of Joe Nuxall Way and Freedom Way.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Making the drive down from Fairfield and starting their day at O'Malley's are Aimee Schulten, Emily Gee, Jayme and Bryan Wirthwine.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. The line of Opening Day partygoers waiting to get in Arnold's.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. A crowd waiting to get inside Knock BackPhoto by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Waiting to enter Arnold's are Ashley Biales, Scott Hochberg and London Dewey all from Oakley.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Jen Clemons of Independence shows off the Cincinnti Reds decal at the Holy GrailPhoto by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Thousands pack Freedom
Way.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Driving down from Vincennes, IN. to Fountain Square are Dennis Stone and Denice Purcell.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Enjoying a round of beers, Screwdrivers and Bloodymary's at Arnold's are John Hoffert, Meagan Krift, Mathew Faith and Ryan Krift.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Enjoying a family day at Fountain Square are the Blevins Family of St. Bernard.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Maralyn, Tara and Brycen Pierce of Florence with Jersi Mianowski of Florence and Josh and Benson Pierce also from Florence enjoy the party at Fountain Square.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Tracy Alley of Bridgetown shows off her baseball mask at Knock Back.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Inside the famous Arnold's tub is Debbie Menninger of Harrison and standing behind her are Chuck Menninger of Charolette, NC. Hank Menninger of Harrison, Marcia Menninger of Dayton, KY. and Mo Menninger of Charolette, NC.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. DJ ETRAYN lights up the crowd with his amazing skills.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Indside the Holy Grail one of the employees puts up the starting line up for the Cincinnati Reds game today. Apartment residents on Main St. take part in Opening Day festivities from their balcoines.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Brett Boeing of Bridgetown, Jason Hesselbrock of Delhi and Brad Boeing of Dent at Knock Back.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Outside the Holy Grail are Corinne Smith of St. Bernard and Andi O'Campo of N. College Hill.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Enjoying the beer at O'Malleys are Tony Tollett, Tommy Lamb, Mike Schmitz and Tom Pease all from Miamisburg.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Looking at the party down Freedom Way, thousands came out to join the everything The Banks has to offer.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. The Coop's Front Porch group in Milford pose for a photo.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Playing in the water at Fountain Square is Tucker Rainey age 3 of Cheviot with William Rainey his father standing behind him.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. The amazing bartenders at O'Malley's are Leanne and Kim.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. At O'Malley's and a booth for their own are Jennifer Vogel of Mason and Donna Turnau of Fairfield.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Indside the Holy Grail one of the employees puts up the starting line up for the Cincinnati Reds game today. Cincinnati Film Commission bring faces of Hollywood stars who recently shot their movies in Cincinnati and request more movies be made here.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Jessica Bosarge of Colerain with a photo of her late stepfather, Steve. Jessica and Steve attended their 1st Opening Day together in 2013.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Always at Arnold's on Opening Day and very early is Stan Dudley of Mt. Washington.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. The view from O'Malley's patio looking south.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. The famous courtyard at Arnold's on Opening Day.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. UC Students who probably shiould be in class but instead are at Fountain Square are Kristen Sellan, Kaitlyn Stewart, Jackie Holder, Sam Maxwell, Lindsay Wurth and Quintin Faler.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Breakfast and Bloody Mary's at Arnold's are Nancy Kamphaus of Mt. Washington and Cherie Janzen of Anderson.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Austin Smith of Sharonville, Kim Shaw of Fayetteville and Barby Benson of West Chester at Knock Back.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Indside the Holy Grail one of the employees puts up the starting line up for the Cincinnati Reds game today.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Rich Blank of Clifton, Susan Bosch of Florence, Darrell Ludlow of Westside and Christine Blank of Clifton at the door of Knock Back.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Rachel Dewitt, Sydney Martin and Jinni Martin all from West Chester enjoy the festivities at Fountain Square.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. The crowd of dancers with DC Disaster is starting to grow.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Norwood Strong and O'Malley's clients are Amy Meaders, Jessica Murphy, Gib Murphy, John Helton, Josh Meaders and Vince Petrillo.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. David Wardlow aka DC Disaster has several female dancers jump in and join him.Photo by: Joe Simon
Cincinnati Reds fans hit local bars early to celebrate Opening Day on April 3, 2017. Standing outside and waiting to be seated at Arnold's are Debbie and Hank Menninger of Harrison.Photo by: Joe Simon