Second Time Around
No one does Opening Day like Cincinnati, but after two baseball season starts without the traditional festivities, the city gets another chance at the holiday. The Cincinnati Reds play the Philadelphia Phillies on Re-Opening Day at 12:35 p.m. at Great American Ball Park.
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.
Cincinnati Bell CEO Leigh Fox announced that the company is giving employees a half-day and urging them to come downtown to attend the game or to support small businesses. FC Cincinnati President Jeff Berding joined in the fun and announced that the light fins at TQL Stadium would be illuminated in red on June 1 and June 2 to celebrate Re-Opening Day.
In addition, leaders announced:
The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber, and Cincinnati Convention and Visitors Bureau are offering a special discount on tickets to their members, with details to be delivered directly to members today.
Fountain Square will be a party thanks to 3CDC, who will program the square with bars and will stream the game live on the big screen atop the Foundry Building on Fountain Square.
The Convention Center, Tyler Davidson Fountain, Fifth Third Bank Building, and other buildings throughout the City will be illuminated in red to support the team on June 1 and June 2.
Thanks to Bally Sports Ohio, the Reds are giving fans a special $5 ticket offer for Re-Opening Day. Fans can buy $5 View Level tickets now through Monday night. Tickets can be purchased at reds.com/Bally.
The DORA District at the Banks will open at 11 a.m. and bars and restaurants will be staffed to accommodate fans and revelers! Bars and restaurants throughout downtown will be encouraged to be open with “Re-Opening Day” specials and activities.
Everyone in the region is encouraged to wear red on June 2 to support Re-Opening Day.