Overview
- Thousands of fans packed downtown Denver and McGregor Square on Friday, turning Opening Day into a citywide celebration.
- The Rockies lost their home opener 10-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field.
- Bars, restaurants, and new spots in the Ballpark District saw heavy traffic, with Krave It Pizza & Sandwich Joint calling the surge a vital kickstart to the season.
- Fans described the day as a Denver ritual that is about community and memories more than the final score, even with modest hopes for the team.
- Polis attended with his daughter, posted a mock excused-absence note on X encouraging time off, and said this was his final Opening Day as governor in his eighth year in office.