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Petco Park outfield Padres Fanfest

In photos: Padres welcome the 'Friar Faithful' to 2023 Fanfest

The first preseason fan gathering since 2020 featured familiar faces and new stars to San Diego's MLB team following a run to the National League Championship Series. Watch as fellow San Diegans gathered and celebrated one of the city's beloved sports.

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A view of the Petco Park outfield covered with people during the 2023 San Diego Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Fans overlook the Petco Park bullpen during the 2023 San Diego Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Crowds arrive at Petco Park for the San Diego Padres 2023 Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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A statue at Petco Park depicts former San Diego Padres pitcher and Major League Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Trevor Hoffman.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Fans at Petco Park during the 2023 Padres Fanfest event.  (Bennett Lacy)
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San Diego Padres players Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts, Juan Soto and Manny Machado participate in an interview segment during a fan event at Petco Park.  (Bennett Lacy)
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San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Martinez speaks during a fan event at Petco Park.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Joe Musgrove speaks to Mark Grant at the San Diego Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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San Diego Padres president of baseball operations and general manager A.J. Preller speaks during a fan event at Petco Park.  (Bennett Lacy)
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San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler speaks during a fan event at Petco Park.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Radio announcers Tony Gwynn Jr. and Jesse Agler at Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Television announcers Mark Grant and Don Orsillo at Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Radio announcer Tony Gwynn Jr. smiles during an on stage segment at Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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A young fan visits the Padres Hall of Fame at Petco Park.  (Bennett Lacy)
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A banner at Petco Park shows Padres pitcher Yu Darvish during San Diego Padre Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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A view of Petco Park during San Diego Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Guests walk along the steps at Petco Park during the San Diego Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Fans walk onto the field at Petco Park during San Diego Padres Fanfest.   (Bennett Lacy)
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Fans walk toward the field at Petco Park during San Diego Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Fans gather around the field during the 2023 San Diego Padres Fanfest at Petco Park on.  (Mel Shaw)
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Petco Park in San Diego during the 2023 Padres Fanfest.  (Bennett Lacy)
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Fans arrive for the San Diego Padres 2023 Fanfest at Petco Park in San Diego, CA.   (Bennett Lacy)
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