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Colorado Rockies Fans Back on Blake Street

While most people in Denver worked all day, thousands of people drank and enjoyed the Colorado Rockies’ home opener on April 6th. Purple-clad fans flocked to the field, and many made one last stop at his Tavern on Blake Street before it closed on his April 9, 20 years later.

The Rockies officially kicked off the baseball season in Denver with a 1-0 win in their first home game against the Washington Nationals. The stands will continue through the weekend at Coors Field.

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Dairy Block celebrated its opening day by decorating the streets with purple and white balloons.

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Well over 1,000 spectators gathered outside Coors Field today for the Colorado Rockies’ first day.

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The first pitch against the Washington Nationals was thrown on April 6, kicking off the baseball season in Denver.

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Blake Street Tavern was the last to welcome regulars on opening day. The bar will close on April 9th.

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Colorado Rockies fans on Blake Street enjoy their 31st home opener.

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A Colorado Rockies fan raises a glass at Blake Street Tavern, which closes on April 9.

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Fans enjoyed pretzels and queso while celebrating Opening Day.

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Despite snow earlier in the week, Colorado brought sunshine heading into the Rockies’ home opener on April 6.

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The Blake Street Tavern, a long-time tavern for Rockies fans, celebrated its final home opener.

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Colorado Rockies fans flocked to the Ballpark Neighborhood on day one to see the team play the Washington Nationals.

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Crowds gather on Blake Street for the Colorado Rockies’ 31st home opener.

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Colorado Rockies fans crowded the rooftop deck of Coors Field for the season opener.

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