Reds Rockin' 150

The Cincinnati Reds are in the midst of their 150th Anniversary season and to celebrate, they will be throwing a party on July 5 that will be sure to rock the Queen City. The Redlegs will host Reds Rockin' 150 at Great American Ball Park. The event is a combination open house, concert, fan fest, and fireworks show to celebrate the first ever professional baseball franchise.

Doors to the stadium will open at 5:00 pm and the event is scheduled to conclude at 11:00 pm. At 8:00 pm, a concert featuring Phillip Phillips, X Ambassadors, and Three Doors Down will start and will be followed by a fireworks show to close out the event. There will also be other live music options before the main concert starts including a performance by the Bronson Arroyo band.

Aside from the music and fireworks, fans will also have the opportunity to meet Reds players and alumni, run the bases, take a few swings in the Reds batting cages, and check out exclusive areas of the ballpark. Mascots and circus performers will also be scattered throughout the stadium for additional entertainment. Available concessions in the stadium will be 50% off as well. 

Tickets to this event are free, and at the time that this post was written, are available on the Cincinnati Reds website. I think this is a great way to celebrate the very first professional baseball franchise in history, and the fact that it is free should be more than enough reason for every member of Reds Country to try and attend. There will be live music, current and former Reds greats, fireworks, and 50% concessions. Kudos to the Reds for hosting this event and further cementing Cincinnati as a baseball town.