Who’s ready to drunkenly blare out “Sweet Caroline” at the top of their lungs, and then wait in line 25 minutes to use the restroom?
Gov. Charlie Baker announced Monday all COVID-19 restrictions will lift in Massachusetts on May 29, clearing the way for sports venues to operate at 100 percent capacity. That means Fenway Park could be packed for the second game of the Red Sox’s next homestead: a late-Saturday afternoon matchup against the Miami Marlins.
Catch the game, and then spend the Saturday night barhopping around Fenway in a euphoric drunken haze.
Sounds like a great Memorial Day Weekend indeed.
The exhilarating news was first reported Monday morning on “The Greg Hill Show.”
The Red Sox, Celtics and Bruins have yet to announce their reopening plans, though "Only in Boston" tweeted the Red Sox are telling their vendors to be ready for 100 percent capacity May 29.
Boston Mayor Kim Janey announced Monday she's aligning the city with the state's timeline. Under the previous plan, Boston was set to fully reopen Aug. 22. The rest of the state was slated for Aug. 1.
Last week, Red Sox president Sam Kennedy told the GHS he expected Fenway to be at 100 percent capacity Aug. 1. Currently, Fenway Park and the TD Garden are operating at 25 percent capacity.
In order for the Celtics and Bruins to play in front a full crowd, they’re each going to have to make a playoff run. The Bruins are currently down 1-0 in their series to the Capitals. The Celtics are set to host the Wizards in their play-in game Tuesday.
Gillette Stadium can conceivably open at full capacity May 29 as well. The Revolution are hosting the FC Cincinnati at 3:00 p.m.
