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Images: SoxFest 2017 opening night

See images from opening day of SoxFest 2017 at Hilton Chicago on Friday. The annual convention celebrating all things Chicago White Sox runs through Sunday.

  Vice-President/General Manager of the Chicago White Sox Rick Hahn speaks to the press during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Jose Quintana talks to the media during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Yoan Moncada makes an appearance during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Vice-President/General Manager of the Chicago White Sox Rick Hahn speaks to the press during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Manager Rick Renteria of the Chicago White Sox talks to the press during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Tyler Saladino, center, and other players loosen up while waiting for media availability during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Jose Quintana talks to the media during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Former player Bo Jackson is announced during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Tyler Danish greets some fans during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Former player and fan favorite Ron Kittle is announced during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Jake Petricka greets fans during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Nate Jones is announced during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Yoan Moncada makes an appearance during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Lucas Giolito talks to the press during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Lucas Giolito talks to the press during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Jose Quintana talks to the media during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Todd Frazier talks to the press during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Jose Quintana, left, and Melky Cabrera take a break during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Michael Kopech talks to the media during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Jose Quintana talks to the media during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  From left, players Miguel Gonzalez, Yoan Moncada, and Joes Quintana chat during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Manager Rick Renteria is announced during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Carson Fulmer is announced during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Yoan Moncada greets the fans during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Miguel Gonzalez is greeted by the fans during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Carlos Rodon is announced during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Melky Cabrera is announced during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Jose Abreu comes to the stage during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com
  Fans react as the players are announced during SoxFest Friday at the Hilton Chicago. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com