Back to the Atlanta Braves Newsfeed

Braves to host Opening Day watch party in Summerhill neighborhood in honor of Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron 715 Wall Photo taken in 2013 by a WSB-TV staff member

ATLANTA — While the Atlanta Braves open the season on the road again, the organization is returning to its old neighborhood to celebrate Opening Day and also honor a legend.

The Braves will host a block party in Summerhill, the neighborhood where the team spent their first 50 years in Atlanta, Friday.

The block party begins at 3 p.m. off Georgia Avenue. There will be live performances and interactive games for the fans along with food and drinks from neighborhood restaurants.

The team will also give away prizes and have appearances from members of the Braves entertainment department.