Tigers fans finally get to celebrate Opening Day downtown on Friday after the team started the season last week with a six-game road trip. Why it matters: The Tigers' home opener is an unofficial Detroit holiday when thousands of fans flock downtown to celebrate the return of warm weather and baseball.

Headed to Detroit to watch the Tigers take on the Chicago White Sox in the home opener at Comerica Park on Friday? Plan your parking now so you can spend more time enjoying the day and less time circling in traffic.

The Tigers earned their first win of the season on Monday night as they were aided by a huge first inning against the Seattle Mariners.