Monday, March 31, 2003

List of Opening Day activities



9 a.m.: FOUNTAIN SQUARE RALLY

Former Reds skipper Sparky Anderson appears at Fountain Square to rally the fans.

NOON: FINDLAY MARKET PARADE

Grand marshal Tom Browning leads the procession down Race Street (Map and street closings).

1:30 P.M.: BALLPARK OPENS TO FANS

Players will be taking batting practice inside, and Ted Kluszewski's statue is dedicated outside at 2 p.m.

3:15 P.M.: CEREMONIES COMMENCE

Pregame ceremonies and speeches. Teams are introduced, followed by the national anthem and ceremonial first pitch by former President Bush.

4:10 P.M.: PLAY BALL!

Pitcher Jimmy Haynes has the honor of being first on the mound for the Reds.

TV-RADIO:

WLW-AM (700), Fox Sports Ohio and ESPN.

GAME TIME WEATHER:

Partly cloudy with a high of 48 degrees (Current conditions, radar).