RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The long-awaited Allianz Amphitheater is finally opening its gates -- and Richmond is ready.

“Our first show is Saturday with Rick Springfield,” said General Manager Rebecca Street. “So that’s going to be super fun.”

Ahead of the venue’s grand opening this Saturday, June 7, city leaders, community members and the team behind the project gathered Wednesday, June 4 for a soft opening filled with music and celebration.

Students from St. Andrew’s School in Oregon Hill were the first to take the stage, helping break in the amphitheater as its inaugural performers.

"I am going to remember this for my whole life," said one of the students.

The students gave people a sneak peak into what the amphitheater will look like on opening day.

Street said the project has been

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