Thursday is Opening Day at Nationals Park in D.C. as the Nationals face off against the Atlanta Braves.
Here are pictures from the fan festivities and opening game.
PHOTOS: Opening Day at Nationals Park for 2023 Season
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 30: Baseball fans and passerby congregate outside the ballpark before gates open prior to the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 30: Baseball fans and passerby congregate outside the ballpark before gates open prior to the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 30: Baseball fans and passerby congregate outside the ballpark before gates open prior to the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 30: A general view outside of the ballpark before the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 30: A general view as the grounds-crew prepare the infield before the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 30: A baseball fan walks the concourse in front of displayed baseballs before the Atlanta Braves playing against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 30: Opening Day merchandise is displayed in the team store before the Atlanta Braves play against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 30: Beer and snacks are displayed before the Atlanta Braves play against the Washington Nationals on Opening Day at Nationals Park on March 30, 2023 in Washington, DC.
(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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An Opening Week logo is painted on the field before an opening day baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Groundskeepers prepare the field before an opening day baseball game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Washington.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Outside Nats Park on Thursday morning.
(WTOP/Luke Lukert)
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Nationals Park is ready for opening day with the home team taking on the Atlanta Braves.
(WTOP/Kyle Cooper)
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The mascots Teddy Roosevelt and Screech excited for opening day.
(WTOP/Kyle Cooper)
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The Nationals Park sign inside the ballpark.
(WTOP/Kyle Cooper)
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The “2023 Opening Week” sign sprayed onto the field.
(WTOP/Kyle Cooper)
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The “2019 World Series Champions” inside the dugout.
(WTOP/Kyle Cooper)
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Inside the dugout at Nationals Park.
(WTOP/Kyle Cooper)
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