CINCINNATI -- In a new twist on a storied tradition, borne out of necessity, the 99th annual Findlay Market Opening Day Parade will not be held on Opening Day 2018.
With the Major League Baseball schedule moved up by one week next season, Opening Day is March 29 against the Nationals. The Findlay Market Parade will be held April 2, ahead of the fourth game of the season vs. the Cubs.
The opening week of the 2018 season coincides with the Easter holidays, one of the market's busiest times of the year. To operate the parade, Findlay Market needs to be closed for the day.