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Tigers Opening Day 2013: Detroit To Kick Off Baseball Season With Festivals, Events

Look What Detroit's Doing To Welcome Back The Tigers
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 1: Alex Avila #13 of the Detroit Tigers watches as a ball is hit past him between second and third base during the fourth inning of the Opening Day game against the Minnesota Twins on April 1, 2013 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Justin Verlander, Miguel Cabrera, Prince Fielder and the rest of the Tigers may have been off in Florida for training, but that doesn't mean we Detroiters forgot about them.

It's baseball season, and Motown hasn't forgotten how close we were to a World Series last October. The team will be back in action at Comerica Park this Friday to face off against the New York Yankees, and when they return they'll be welcomed with not one, but several parties.

For Tigers' fans who may not have gotten tickets to the big game, but want to root for their favorite team from somewhere else than the iving room sofa, we've assembled a handy list of Opening Day events taking place in Detroit.

The cacophony will include block parties in Greektown and Grand Circus Park, a tailgate party by the stadium, music at Campus Martius and Djs. That's in addition to events at tons of local bars, like Slows Bar BQ and Foran's Grand Trunk Pub.

Take a look below for a look at what to do during the big day in Detroit.

Tigers' Opening Day Events 2013
Grand Circus Park Block Party(01 of11)
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Why not celebrate Opening Day with a big street festival?97.1 FM is sponsoring a block party at Grand Circus Park that should give you plenty of opportunities to meet and mingle with other Tigers' fanatics. Country rocker Justine Blazer will be headlining the event. In addition, there will also be beer tents, vendors, interactive games and, of course, televisions to watch the game. The party take place on Friday, April 5, from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more details, visit the event's website. (credit:Googlemaps)
89X Opening Day(02 of11)
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Fans of 89X will have several opportunities to root for the Tigers on Opening Day while checking in on their favorite on air personalities. They'll be broadcasting live April 5 from bars across downtown Detroit.Kim Scott will start things off at the Dirty Trick at 10 a.m. She'll be followed by Cal Cagno and Rusty Thomson at Buffalo Wild Wings 11 a.m. Then, Jay Hudson will wrap things up at the Old Shillelagh beginning at 3 p.m. For more details, check out 89X's Facebook page. (credit:89X Facebook)
Fillmore Detroit Opening Day Party(03 of11)
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The Fillmore Detroit (& State Bar and Grill) is itching to turn Opening Day into an all-out party. That's not surprising, considering that the music venue is located across the street from Comerica Park.Doors open at 8:30 on Friday, and, happily, there's no cover. A pre-game tailgate show featuring a live broadcast from WRIF's Anne Carlini kicks off at 10 a.m.Then the Fillmore plans to rock -- they're hosting a series of live performances throughout the day. Citizen Zero starts at 10:15 a.m. It's followed by Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at 11 a.m., and Pistol Day Parade will wrap things up at 4 p.m. For more details, visit Fillmore Detroit's website. (credit:FIllmore Detroit/Faceboook)
Slow's Bar BQ Opening Day Tap Takeover(04 of11)
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The folks at Slows Bar BQ will be cheering on the Tigers with a special beer-themed event -- the Opening Day Tap Takeover.Representatives from Founders Brewing and Witch's Hat Brewing will be on hand add to the excitement of the game with some of Michigan's tastiest brews. The event begins at 10 a.m. For more information, visit the Tap Takeover's Facebook Page. (credit:Slows Bar BQ/Facebook)
Fountain Bistro's Opening Day Party in The Park(05 of11)
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Detroit's Fountain Bistro will be celebrating opening day with a live performance and a special VIP section set up near the Campus Martius Park fountain. Music will be provided by the Templetons. There will also be a park-wide audio broadcast of the game and multiple television screens to watch the game both inside and outside the Bistro. Propane heaters will be out on the patio, in case the weather gets chilly. There will be no cover charge for the event, but reservations are needed for the VIP area.The event begins at 7 a.m. For more information, visit the Fountain Bistro's website. (credit:Fountain Bistro/Facebook)
Greektown Block Party(06 of11)
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Greektown will be a happening place on April 5. It's the new home to the Opening Day Festival, a streetside block party hosted by local radio personality Jay Towers.The event will feature heated party tents, food trucks, baseball-themed festival games and live performances by the Killer Flamingos, Brena and a variety of other acts and DJs. The festival runs from 9 a.m. on April 5 until 2 a.m. on April 6 -- if you can make it that long. See the website for details. (credit:Googlemaps)
Opening Day @ Santorini(07 of11)
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Want to soak in the ambience of Opening Day at a venue that's only a few blocks away from Comerica Park? New Greektown eatery Santorini Estiatorio will be showing the game on their flat screen TVs and welcoming Tigers' fans from 10 a.m. on April 5 until 2 a.m. the following day. DJ Chris B will be providing music. No cover.For more information, visit Santorini's Facebook page. (credit:Santorini Estiatorio/Facebook)
U-M Detroit Center Opening Day(08 of11)
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For those who couldn't get tickets to Comerica Park, you can still watch the game in style. At the U-M Detroit Center's Opening Day Open House, visitors will be able view the game on two high-definition video projection monitors. The event will also be a great chance to tour the facility and network with other baseball fans.Admission, parking and refreshments, including hot dogs, potato chips, crackerjacks and pop, are free. For more information, visit the U-M Detroit Center's website. (credit:U-M Michigan Center)
Trivotti's Opening Day Party At Foran's(09 of11)
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Clothing line Trivotti is sponsoring an Opening Day get-together at Foran's Grand Trunk Pub in downtown Detroit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- and they'll be giving away free shirts. For more information, visit Trivotti's Facebook Page. (credit:Foran's/Facebook)
3 Fifty Terrace Opening Day Festival(10 of11)
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Visitors to 3 Fifty Terrace, located on top of Detroit's Music Hall, will have an outstanding view of Comerica Park. Their bangin' event will feature live entertainment and multiple TVs, so people can tune into the game while the bass thumps.Music will include DJs like Godfather, Brano, Juice and Cue, as well as special performances by Mare Sok, X-Change and Good Money. For more information, visit the event's Facebook page. (credit:3 Fifty Terrace/Facebook)
Level Two's Tiger's Opening Day Extravaganza(11 of11)
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Greektown's Level Two Bar & Roof top is yet another option for checking out the Opening Day action. This may be one of the most danceable options for seeing the game. Not only does the venue offer multiple high-definition televisions and full bar with over 40 beers, but it will also feature music from a variety of local DJs, like DJ Prevu, John Larson, Vin, Ed Wilson, Esso, Remix and Chilly & Dio.For more information visit Level Two's Facebook page. (credit: Level Two Bar & Rooftop/Facebook)

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