This is San Diego's first All-Star Game in 24 years
By Omari Fleming ••
People flocked to the Gaslamp Saturday night as San Diego prepares to host the game for the first time in 24 years. NBC 7’s Omari Fleming reports.
People flocked to the Gaslamp Saturday night for the MLB All-Star Week's FanFest.
As San Diego prepares to host the game for the first time in 24 years, some major league stars were in town, including Gary Templeton, Steve Garvey and Dave Winfield.
Gwen Stefani's free All Star Weekend concert on the Embarcadero South had fans channeling their inner pop star.
For nine-year-old Sophia Taylor the concert proved to be the perfect birthday gift.
“My mom made it a surprise for me because it's my birthday,” she said. “How awesome is that? It’s very awesome! I’m super excited to see her live!”
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: A general view of the ball park during pre-game ceremonies prior to the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: Players from the American League team leave the field during warm ups prior to the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros warms up prior to the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: Fans ask for autographs prior to the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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The pros waiting to get in the cage at batting practice on July 12 ahead of the MLB All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego.
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Padres Hall of Famer Dave Winfield gets ready for the MLB All-Star Game parade through downtown San Diego on July 12.
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The field at Petco Park, prepped for the MLB All-Star Game on July 12.
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Fans of all ages were excited to see their favorite baseball players.
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Fans gathered at a red carpet in downtown San Diego on July 12 to catch a glimpse of their favorite MLB players ahead of the 87th annual MLB All-Star Game.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 10: Trevor Hoffman of the U.S. Team waves to the crowd during introductions before the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at PETCO Park on July 10, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 11: Todd Frazier of the Chicago White Sox competes during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at PETCO Park on July 11, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 11: Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins celebrates after winning the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at PETCO Park on July 11, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 11: Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins is presented the winner's trophy by Mike Sievert, Chief Operating Officer of T-Mobile, after winning the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at PETCO Park on July 11, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 11: Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins competes during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at PETCO Park on July 11, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 10: Pitcher Francisco Rios of the Toronto Blue Jays and the World Team pitches during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at PETCO Park on July 10, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 10: Andy Cohen and Mark Consuelos (R) interview Jennie Finch (L) for his SiriusXM Show from the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at PETCO Park on July 10, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 10: Andy Cohen interviews actor Sterling Brown for his SiriusXM Show from the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at PETCO Park on July 10, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 10: Andy Cohen interviews Jamie Foxx for his SiriusXM Show from the All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game at PETCO Park on July 10, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
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The Home Run Derby took place on Monday, July 11, as part of MLB All-Star Week in San Diego. Here, a tribute to the late great Mr. Padre, Tony Gwynn.
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A look at the Home Run Derby and some of the excitement on the field.
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The All-Star Hall of Fame has memorabilia on display.
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A look at some of the past Padres jerseys.
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The All-Star Hall of Fame has some memorabilia on display.
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"The Voice" judge and singer Gwen Stefani performed a free concert at Embarcadero Marina Park South on July 10 during MLB All-Star Week 2016 in San Diego.
Scores of fans turned out for Stefani's free concert during MLB All-Star Week 2016 in San Diego.
Yogis took to downtown San Diego’s Waterfront Park Saturday morning for Soul Pose MLB All-Star Yoga on the grass.
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The yoga session during MLB All-Star Week 2016 in San Diego is just one of many fun, free events leading up to the July 12 All-Stars Game at Petco Park.
Yogis were also encouraged to stay to explore the Soul Pose Chill Zone, an area filled with vendors, music and fun photo ops.
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OneRepublic headlined the first free show in the MLB All-Star Concert Series, playing for a large crowd on July 8 at Embarcadero Marina Park South. On July 9, Tori Kelly and Gwen Stefani will perform their own concerts at the park.
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The MLB All-Star FanFest began July 8 at the San Diego Convention Center. A fan got a chance to meet Hall of Fame baseball player Dave Winfield. FanFest continues through July 12.
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A boy gets his bat ready to strike a baseball in the batting cage.
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During the All-Star FanFest on July 8 at the San Diego Convention Center, Hall of Fame Padres player Dave Winfield signs one of the world's largest baseballs.
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The event featured batting cages, a home run derby and the display of historical jerseys, bats and baseballs.
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Fans took part in several meet and greets at the All-Star FanFest on July 8.
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More than 40 attractions were inside the All-Star FanFest.
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The field at Petco Park being prepped for the big MLB All-Star Game happening July 12. Before that, the SiriusXM Futures and MLB All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball games will take place at the ballpark in downtown San Diego on July 10.
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The Play Ball area for young, aspiring baseball players, is open July 7 through July 12 in front of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel.
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The Play Ball area for young, aspiring baseball players, is open July 7 through July 12 in front of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel.
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MLB All-Star FanFest runs from July 8 through July 12 at the San Diego Convention Center. There, fans can check out the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame boasts lots of memorabilia from MLB teams, including the San Diego Padres.
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A vintage Padres jersey and other relics from the Friars can be admired by fans during MLB All-Star FanFest July 8 through July 12.
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Fans wandered through MLB All-Stars FanFest Saturday.
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A fan tries out pitching at the MLB All Star Week FanFest.
Former Padre Gary Templeton tells NBC7 he felt the love Saturday from fans seeking autographs.
One of the sights inside the MLB All-Star FanFest - a giant baseball.
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Another look inside the MLB All-Star Hall of Fame
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: The American flag is displayed prior to the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: A general view as National League and American League All-Star players look on prior to the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: Buster Posey #28 of the San Francisco Giants and the National League is congratulated after scoring against the American League during the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: Singer Rachel Platten performs between innings during the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: The Tenors, musicians based in British Columbia, perform 'O Canada' prior to the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: Fernando Rodney #56 of the Miami Marlins and the National League waves to the crowd during the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: A general view of the ball park during pre-game ceremonies prior to the 87th Annual MLB All-Star Game at PETCO Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
From Gwen Stefani to Steve Garvey the All Star Games return to San Diego proved to be a star-studded affair.
“The city’s really stepping up so it's going to be a crazy weekend and it's good for baseball and the city,” actor Jamie Kennedy said.
Former Padre Gary Templeton felt the love from fans seeking autographs.
"People of SD deserve to have games like this so people around the world can realize San Diego has some of the greatest fans in the world," Templeton said.
