Little League Opening Day
The Grasshoppers lead the parade.
The Grasshoppers lead the parade.
Harold Lawry of the Rockies blocks his ears against the din from fire truck sirens.
Harold Lawry of the Rockies blocks his ears against the din from fire truck sirens.
Sam Cranston shortstop for the Red Sox, marches in the parade.
Sam Cranston shortstop for the Red Sox, marches in the parade.
Using the buddy system during the parade.
Using the buddy system during the parade.
MVLL Secretary Drew Kelly kicks off the Opening Ceremonies at Veira Park.
MVLL Secretary Drew Kelly kicks off the Opening Ceremonies at Veira Park.
A grass shower.
A grass shower.
Bill Coggins warms up with Bees players Dani Cerreno, Grace Coggins and Carly Coggins.
Bill Coggins warms up with Bees players Dani Cerreno, Grace Coggins and Carly Coggins.
Shane Harding, 13 months, waits as older brother Ryan gets his picture taken.
Shane Harding, 13 months, waits as older brother Ryan gets his picture taken.
This year there are 26 teams and 325 players in Little League. Opening Day featured 13 games at five different Island locations.