LOOK: Colorado Rockies mayhem at 20th and Blake Streets

Downtown was mobbed on opening day.

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Chris Camacho has shaved the Rockies logo into the back of his head. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Chris Camacho has shaved the Rockies logo into the back of his head. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

The Ballpark neighborhood is perhaps at its maximum capacity today as fans swarmed Coors Field to attend the Rockies’ first home game of the season. I spent a few hours circling the intersection of 20th and Blake Streets to check out the atmosphere.

Crowds pack the intersection of 20th and Blake Streets. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Crowds pack the intersection of 20th and Blake Streets. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Stuart Crippen rocks a purple moustache and bow tie, among other things. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Stuart Crippen rocks a purple mustache and bow tie, among other things. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Brian Blaskovich is covered by his sons Charlie and Jackson. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Brian Blaskovich is covered by his sons Charlie and Jackson. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Andrea and her daughter Adeline Haus wait to cross 20th Street. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Andrea and her daughter Adeline Haus wait to cross 20th Street. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Kearn Doyhle hugs Ariela Thimpson. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Kearn Doyhle hugs Ariela Thimpson. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

A couple crosses 20th Street. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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A couple crosses 20th Street. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Denverite Liza Browne poses for a photo. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Denverite Liza Browne poses for a photo. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Ike Mundell raises his hands in apparent jubilation. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Ike Mundell raises his hands in apparent jubilation. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

"T" asks for tickets. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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"T" asks for tickets. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Red Bull girls are stuck in the intersection of 20th and Blake Streets. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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The Red Bull team stuck in the intersection of 20th and Blake. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Antonio Cisneros beams a smile. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Antonio Cisneros beams a smile. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Steve Burke directs fans with a bullhorn shortly before the game begins. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Steve Burke directs fans with a bullhorn shortly before the game begins. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

A man who identified himself as Sonny Bono said he's only collected $1 in one hour. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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A man who identified himself as Sonny Bono said he's only collected $1 in one hour. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

A man carries his two daughters. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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A man carries two young girls. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Nate and Ollie Martinez wait in line. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Nate and Ollie Martinez wait in line. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

A man named Brett yells with arms wide open. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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A man named Brett yells with arms wide open. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Matt Sawyer is stoked for opening day. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Matt Sawyer is stoked for opening day. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Officer Scott Stewart helps fans cross 20th Street. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Officer Scott Stewart helps fans cross 20th Street. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Tiffany Barrier and Gordon Gulliford wait in line. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Tiffany Barrier and Gordon Gulliford wait in line. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

A pedicab driver makes off with $15. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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A pedicab driver makes off with $15. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Crowds cross 20th Street. Coors Field opening day, April 7, 2017. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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Crowds cross 20th Street. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

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