Cincinnati's favorite hometown holiday is finally here. The Reds Opening Day Parade will begin soon. Here are some of the Cincinnati celebrities and legends to watch at this year's Parade festivities. The two grand marshals were from the Reds 1999 team. Young played for the Reds from 1998 until 2001, totaling 67 home runs and 296 RBIs in his 565 games for the Reds. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Detroit Tigers, and Washington Nationals. Reese played for the Reds from 1997 to 2001, totaling 36 home runs, 180 RBIs, and 120 stolen bases. He won back-to-back Gold Glove Awards in 1999 and 2000. He won the 2004 World Series with Boston, the first team in over 80 years. Reds Hall of Famer Sean Casey will join Hall of Famer George Foster in the parade before then. Casey throws out the first pitch. Legendary announcer Marty Brennaman will serve as honorary captain for the game, celebrating 50 years since his debut as the voice of the Reds in 1974. Legendary Bengals players like Anthony Munoz will also be in attendance. Munoz will ride the float with members of the Anthony Munoz Foundation. Olympic gold medalist Mary Weinberg will participate in the parade with the Flying Pig Marathon unit. Famous Cincinnatians Bootsy Collins and Jeff Ruby are also scheduled to participate in this year's parade. Cincinnati Bearcat legends Corey Blount, Melvin Levett and Damon Flint will also be in attendance.
Cincinnati's favorite hometown holiday is finally here.
The Reds' opening day parade is finally starting.
Here are some of the Cincinnati celebrities and legends to watch at this year's Parade festivities.
The two grand marshals are Dmitri Young and Porky Reese from the Reds 1999 team.
Young played for the Reds from 1998 to 2001, totaling 67 home runs and 296 RBIs in 565 games for the Reds. He also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Detroit Tigers, and Washington Nationals.
Reese played for the Reds from 1997 to 2001, totaling 36 home runs, 180 RBIs, and 120 stolen bases. He won back-to-back Gold Glove Awards in 1999 and 2000. He won the 2004 World Series with Boston, the first in more than 80 years.
Reds Hall of Famer Sean Casey will join Hall of Famer George Foster in the parade, with Casey throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
Legendary broadcaster Marty Brennaman will serve as honorary captain of the game to commemorate the 50th anniversary of his debut as the voice of the Reds in 1974.
Bengals legends like Anthony Munoz will also be in attendance. Munoz will ride on the float with members of the Anthony Munoz Foundation.
Olympic gold medalist Mary Weinberg will participate in the parade with the Flying Pig Marathon unit.
Famous Cincinnatians Bootsy Collins and Jeff Ruby are also scheduled to participate in this year's parade.
Cincinnati Bearcat legends Corey Blount, Melvin Levett and Damon Flint will also be in attendance.
