DUDE, tailgating and hanging around that area is not the smartest thing to do. u are ok a hour or so before and after the game but i wouldnt hang around mt elliot st to much. me my dad are from detroit and we have heard so many bad stories over the past 20 years especially near old tiger stadium. just go to the game and leave as quicly as possible with the crowd. take 94 to get out of the city the fastest.
but seriously i am going and leaving, but if you do want to stay....
go to this sports bar after the game, if i remember correctly its called hockeytown.
real nice place. its right across the st from camerica park where the new stadium is for the tigers. also if u want to party go to windsor right across the ambassador bridge. very safe and fun!
take care and be careful.