Detroit Tigers Opening Day 2012 Parties

The party starts at 9 a.m. right across the street from Comerica Park. There'll be a big party tent and an outdoor patio area, baseball-themed activities and music from DJs Maz, Mike Anthony, CHuck D, Cue, DS, Mike Jones and Tone on Percussion. $10 admission. $15 gets you access to the after party in Greektown

This venue may be more visibly associated with the Red Wings, but on opening day, Hockeytown is smack dab in the heart of Tigerville. Open at 8 a.m., this sports haven will be hosting live rooftop broadcasts from sports radio station 97.1 The Ticket, country channel 99.5 WYCD and oldies courtesy of 104.3 WOMC, while DJs rock the patio and guests enjoy fresh brats and burgers straight from the grill. With over twenty 63-inch plasma TVs, more than 50 beers from around the world and an impressive view of Comerica Park, Hockeytown is actually one of the best places to get your baseball fix. $10 cover charge

Word on the street is the Old Shillelagh knows just how to celebrate opening day. Getting things going at 8 a.m., the Old Shillelagh is packing the fun from its rooftop deck to the streets with its anything goes parking lot party. Live entertainment will be provided by Black Mist while DJs Robby Rob and Ryan E. pack the dance floors inside and out. Drink and shot specials are offered all day long so it shouldn’t be too hard to find something tasty to quench that roaring thirst. Stay and watch the game or hop on the free shuttle and get dropped off and picked up right outside the park gates.

Located just a block from Comerica Park, the Town Pump is a great place to begin your opening day activities with action inside the bar and in the heated outdoor tent. They’re kicking off the fun at 8 a.m. and will be offering a tasty game day food menu, special prices on beer and liquor and live entertainment

Slows Bar BQ will host their annual opening day party on their patio. The festivities will feature favorites from Bell's Brewery. There's no cover, but get there early, as the Corktown favorite is always packed

This sporty brew house is one of the best places to set up shop this Opening Day. Open at 8:30 a.m., they’re offering up 2 floors of fun, hand-crafted beers and a full menu that goes above and beyond your typical pub grub fare. A laid-back bar with a ton of personality, the Detroit Beer Co. has 17 flat screens ranging from 42 to 51 in. and two 102 in. projection screens to catch all the pre-game action before heading just a block and a half to Comerica

This year for the first time, Park Bar owner Jerry Belanger is moving his Tigers’ Opening Day party outdoors with a tent on Elizabeth between Park and Woodward. Attractions include barbecue and more by Slows Bar B Q, sweet and savory pies from the Pie Guy, tacos from a local provider, plus beer and cocktails. Live entertainment includes music from roots-rock band Doop and the Inside Outlaws and alt-country singer Katie Grace. The tent will have removable skylight panels that will be open if the weather’s good. The party starts at 9 a.m. and there's a small cover fee

Nemo’s has been satisfying hungry and thirsty Detroiters since 1965. In 2005, it was named the No. 3 sports bar in the United States by a little magazine called Sports Illustrated – you may have heard of it. Walking through, you’ll find the walls adorned with some of the greatest moments in Detroit sports history, most of which Nemo’s was around to witness first hand. If you haven’t already had the chance to see what all the fuss is about, you won’t want to leave before you taste test one of Nemo’s signature burgers ($4). A heated outdoor tent will add to the Opening Day festivities, which start off bright and early at 8:30 a.m. Hitch a ride on Nemo’s old school bus as they shuttle fans to and from the big game (as well as every home game all season). Live entertainment in the tent following the game includes a performance by Polish Muslims. Cover is $5

This traditional pre-game watering hole is set to open at 7 a.m. Their menu is loaded with delicious greasy game day grub including the Anchor’s famous burgers. There’s no cover charge here and shuttle service is offered to and from the game

The State Bar will be filled with the spillover crowd from the Fillmore's Opening Day festivities

The HRC will open up at 11 a.m. in order to give you plenty of time to party before the game. There'll be live music from the Sights and Six and Sevens. No cover

Big City does opening day in a big way with a tent party and tons of action. Swing by when they open up at 9 a.m. and enjoy great drink and food specials all day. A complimentary shuttle will haul guests to and from the game. Music DJs Matt Aubrey, Rob-Play, Donovan Tate, Gene, Veetz, Esso and Tom T

Helping Detroiters enjoy every game day for the last seven years, Bookies entertaining atmosphere is truly one of a kind. There’s not a bad seat in the house thanks to a handful of plasma screens and a 16 ft.-HD projection screen. So even if you don’t have a ticket to the game, you won’t be disappointed hanging out inside, on the rooftop patio or in the parking lot party tent. Doors open at 7 a.m. and they'll be serving breakfast burritos until 10 a.m. They also offer shuttle service to and from Comerica Park. Get there early to avoid cover.

Watch the game, then stick around for music from Johnnie Bassett and the Blues Insurgents

Join the tent party and watch the game on big screen TVs, DJs and the Beer Tub Babes

This historic downtown hangout is always a great place to grab a drink and a bite to eat, but even more so on Opening Day. The art deco diner’s atmosphere is one of the best to experience before or after any D-town sporting event thanks to one of the friendliest staffs in town and very reasonable prices. The patio will be in full swing for the Opening Day festivities, including hot-off-the-grill hotdogs. Wash ‘em down with a cold one or try one of their noteworthy Bloody Marys. Partying will be underway by 10 a.m. Live entertainment by 50 Amp Fuse

It doesn’t get much more Detroit than this historic watering hole. About half a mile south of Comerica Park on Woodward Ave., it’s the perfect walking distance on Opening Day and there’s no cover charge. People-watching is bound to be at its peak and you won’t wanna miss one minute of the exciting downtown atmosphere as you make your way to the park. Foran’s will open at 8 a.m. and will be serving up a special breakfast, a baseball-themed lunch and dinner and a host of Michigan craft beers

101 WRIF will broadcast live from the Fillmore Detroit's annual opening day party which starts at 9 a.m. Located right across the street from the ball park, this free party will feature live music from Critical Bill and Pistol Day Parade, and giant screens to watch the game

It’s the Tigers home opener - would you expect anything but an all-out baseball bash from one of Detroit’s favorite adopted sons? Entertainment will be in full swing starting at 7 a.m. on all 4 floors (including the rooftop patio), as well as outside in 2 huge tents right across the street from Comerica Park. Enjoy the laid-back, sports-loving atmosphere while you hang with friends before, after or during the game. DJs Mark EP, Nick Nader and Kenny Ken are providing the tunes, plus there'll be live music from the Hips and Mustache Baby. $10-$20, free if you get there early.

If you're looking to celebrate opening day with a midtown twist, check out Honest John's Bar and Grill. They'll open at 7 a.m. for early rising fans. You can throw back a few cold ones and shoot some pool before the Tigers take the field in the afternoon

Park for free, ride for free or get a 2nd floor skyline view of the game right from your bar stool. Harry’s will be open at 7 a.m. and there’s no cover charge for this downtown party that is set to spill into the outdoor heated tent where live music will keep the crowd rocking. Harry’s great selection of food and drink includes a special game-day Bloody Mary bar, and quality food that rises above the typical burger and fries fare (although they do have a pretty darn good burger and fries)

Opening Day is about more than just baseball. It’s about the D! This downtown hotspot will open at 7 a.m.

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