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Denver's mayor paints purple stripe down Blake Street ahead of Rockies home opener

Denver's mayor helps paint the purple stripe ahead of the Rockies home opener
Denver's mayor helps paint the purple stripe ahead of the Rockies home opener 02:24

One day ahead of the Rockies home opener at Coors Field, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston painted the purple stripe down Blake Street. Fans are getting ready to cheer on their favorite team on Friday. 

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston helped paint the purple stripe down Blake Street on Thursday before the Rockies home opener on Friday. CBS

The tradition started in 1995 when the Rockies had their first home opener at Coors Field. It's been part of the festivities leading up to the home opener ever since.

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Johnston teamed up with crews from the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to paint the stripe along Blake Street from 22nd to 19th streets. 

"We love the town, love the team. We love the experience of being down at the ballpark, so even on days we don't win, it's a great place to be and we're excited for a lot more winning days," said Johnston. 

They also added a few Rockies logos along the way. 

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The Rockies are playing the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday afternoon in the first game of a three-game stand. First pitch for Friday's game begins at 2:10 p.m. 

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