On Thursday, thousands of Cincinnati Reds fans flocked to downtown Cincinnati to catch the annual celebration of the start of the Cincinnati Reds’ new season. The Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade included several fun floats, celebrity appearances and adorable displays of love for the home team.

Keep scrolling for everything we witnessed during the 2025 Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade.

Photos by Maylea Salmon

A young fan watches the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval high-fives fans during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Anthony Muñoz during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
A young fan watches the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
A young fan watches the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Fans watch the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Fans line the street prior to the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Fans sit on top of the Cincinnati Fire Department’s engine during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025, Photo: Maylea Salmon
Fans sit on top of the Cincinnati Fire Department’s engine during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Fans sit on top of the Cincinnati Fire Department’s engine during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Fans watch the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
The Findlay Market float during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
A young fan watches the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Mr. Redlegs waves during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Cincinnati Olympians wave during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
The Muñoz Foundation float during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Miss Indiana, Kalyn Melham, waves during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Former Miss America Heather French waves during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
A young fan pops bubbles during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Horses walk during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
A Reds fan watches from their window during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
A Stonelick fire truck with signatures representing the Dragonfly Foundation during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
A steamboat float during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
The Rhinegeist float during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
Dan Hoard during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon
The Rosie Reds float during the Cincinnati Reds Opening Day Parade on March 27, 2025. Photo: Maylea Salmon