'24 Grand Marshal

The Findlay Market Association is the proud sponsor of the 105th Opening Day Parade, and with the cooperation of the Cincinnati Reds, is proud to announce the Grand Marshals for this year's parade (start time of noon, from the market).

2024 Findlay Market Parade Grand Marshals

Pokey Reese (Infielder, 1997-2001; 2x Golden Glove: 1999 & 2000)

Pokey Reese was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds as the 20th pick in the 1st round of the 1991 MLB Amateur Draft from Lower Richland HS (Hopkins, SC).  He was brought up from Triple A Indianapolis, making his major league debut on...

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2023 Grand Marshal

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Parade Lineup Position 2024

Alert: Height Restriction

REMEMBER, no unit can be taller than 14 feet due to the electrical lines for the Cincinnati Bell Connector. See Line-up Rules and Instructions

Below is a list, by position, of the parade line up.  There may be some slight changes - Entry Points soon to come

2024 Opening Day Parade Route

Map of 2024 Parade Route

This year's route will be the standard 1.4 mile route, with the Parade starting at Findlay Market on Race Street. It will go straight down Race all the way down to 5th, turning east on 5th and ending at the Taft Theater. 

Downloadable 2024 Route map (PDF)

2023 Parade Photos

Grand Marshals:
Danny Graves (Cincinnati Reds Pitcher, 1997-2005; 2023 Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame)
Bronson Arroyo (Cincinnati Reds Pitcher, 2006–2013, 2017; 2023 Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame)

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