2018 Atlanta Braves: Opening day festivities at SunTrust Park

Fans flocked to SunTrust Park early Thursday to check out the Braves play the Phillies in the season opener.

Led by Freddie Freeman and manager Brian Snitker, the Braves were surrounded by fans taking photos and video during a parade at noon down the Battery Walk and into the stadium.

Hank Aaron was on hand for the festivities too, as was former Georgia star Nick Chubb. New Hall of Famer Chipper Jones threw out the first pitch.

Click through a photo gallery above to see them, and the scene at SunTrust.

ExploreClick here for a photo gallery from the game between the Braves and Phillies.

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