Contributed
Photos by Michael Mitchell
The Findlay Market Opening Day parade kicked off the Cincinnati Reds home season on March 30, with two Grand Marshals: Bronson Arroyo and Danny Graves. Both are part of the Reds Hall of Fame Class of 2023.
Over his 16-year career with the Reds and other teams, Arroyo tallied 148 wins, 1,571 strikeouts and a 4.28 ERA in over 2,400 innings pitched.
Arroyo was named to one All-Star team in his career during the 2006 season, his first with the Reds since being traded from Boston in exchange for outfielder Wily Mo Pena. In that 2006 season, Arroyo threw 240.2 innings with a 3.29 ERA.
Graves is an all-time leader in career saves with 182. He is a 2000 and 2004 NL All-Star. He earned the Ernie Lombardi Award in 2000 as well as the Johnny Vander Meer Award. He is the only Vietnamese-born player in Major League History.
George Foster. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Of course, Mr. Redlegs was present for the parade. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Mr. Redlegs. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
WLWT anchors. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Former Reds Player Danny Graves. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Ebony J and Lincoln Ware. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Mayor Aftab Pureval greets bystanders during the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Miss Ohio 2022, Elizabeth Niles, of Cincinnati greeted those attending the parade. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Many of these youngsters enjoyed a ride on a fire truck as they joined the parade. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Members of the Purcell Marian Girls’ Basketball Team showed off their trophy after winning the Girls Basketball State Championship in March. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
FC Cincinnati Player in the parade. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
The WFU drum major leads the band with zest. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
WLWT Anchor, Mike Dardis. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Chief Meteorologist Kevin Robinson. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
These woman were ready to cheer on the Cincinnati Reds following the parade. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Spectators watching the parade. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Representatives of historic King Records celebrates the former company’s legacy with a parade banner. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Cincy Sluggers Softball team. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
The Who Dey Chicks had a large group in the parade. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Musician in the parade. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
WCPO Anchor Jasmine Styles, City Councilman Scottie Johnson, and Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Bronson Arroyo was the parade’s Grand Marshall. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Who Dey Chicks. Photo by Michael Mitchell 
Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney stopped to chat with basketball great (UC NCAA star, Cincinnati Royals professional NBA star, and Olympic gold medalist) George Wilson. Photo by Earmon Powell
Former Cincinnati Reds and Bengals players made an appearance in the parade. Cincinnati Reds alumni had their own float and included:
• George Foster 2x World Series Champion, 1977 NL MVP, 5x All Star
• Doug Flynn 2x World Series Champion, 1980 Gold Glove
• Ron Oester 1990 World Series Champion
• Scott Williamson 1999 NL Rookie of the Year; 1999 All Star
New at Great American Ballpark: Chick-fil-A, Skyline Chili Nachos and more.
There are also new items like Goetta Pretzel Bites, Skyline Chili Nachos, Redlegs Soft Serve served in a miniature Cincinnati Reds helmet. New drinks include selections from 50 West and BLOX drinks.
