Members of the New York Yankees Minor B team, along with the rest of the league, toss their hats in the air to kick off the beginning of the season during the opening day for the Costa Mesa American Little League. (SCOTT SMELTZER, Daily Pilot / March 2, 2013)

A parade of little baseball players took center stage in Costa Mesa Saturday morning.

It was Opening Day for Costa Mesa American and Costa Mesa National Little Leagues.

There was plenty to celebrate at Costa Mesa High, where Costa Mesa American Little League held its Opening Day.

The excitement for a new season also took place at TeWinkle Intermediate, where Costa Mesa National Little League kicked off its season.

— Steve Virgen