The opening day of the Reds season in downtown Cincinnati attracted massive crowds, with an estimated 100,000 expected to attend. The team's opening game was held at Great American Ball Park, with thousands more expected to gather outside the ballpark. The Reds Community Fund hosted a downtown party to raise funds for its mission of sharing the love of baseball with children in the community. Fans expressed optimism about the team's chances of reaching the World Series, with some expressing hope for a successful season.