How To Throw a Tailgate Party

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Whether it's a simple picnic or an extravagant affair with a candelabra and linen tablecloth, many people say tailgating is the best part of the game.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A vehicle, preferably one with lots of cargo space
Cooking equipment, like a grill
Plenty of hearty food
Drinks, like water and beer
Music
A radio or TV
A power converter to plug into your car
A cooler or thermal tray
Team jerseys
Face paint

Step 1: Get a car

Secure a car with enough cargo space to carry the food, beverages and whatever else you want to bring — cooking equipment, a table, folding chairs, a keg. An SUV, pick-up truck or van is ideal.

Step 2: Invite friends

Invite your friends, making sure beforehand that everyone will be able to get tickets to the game. Try to show up at the venue together.

Tip: If it's too late to go to the game, you can still throw your party; just bring along a radio or a TV and a power converter that plugs into the car's cigarette lighter.

Step 3: Plan the menu

Plan your menu. Good tailgating foods include salads, chicken, nacho layer dip, and ribs.

Tip: Football season can be cold! So serve something hot that can be made the night before, like chili or mac and cheese. And bring a special hot drink, like mulled cider or hot cocoa with peppermint schnapps.

Step 4: List non-food items

Compile a list of all the non-food items you need so you won't forget anything. Frequently forgotten items include a corkscrew, water, garbage bags, sunscreen, and sealable plastic bags for leftovers.

Step 5: Chill the beverages

Start chilling the beverages you plan to bring. Freeze some bottled water to throw in the cooler. If you have a large crowd, consider bringing a keg.

Tip: Check the stadium's rules on alcohol; kegs and glass bottle rules vary from venue to venue.

Step 6: Prep food

The night before the game, prepare any food that you're not planning to cook on site.

Tip: To prevent food poisoning, use a cooler and/or a thermal tray to transport food.

Step 7: Arrive early

Show up at the stadium early! You'll need time to set up everything and do the grilling. Turn on the tunes!

Step 8: Party

Enjoy yourself. Eat, drink, relax in folding chairs, toss a football around, sing fight songs— do whatever gets you prepped for the big game. Just don't get so drunk before the game that you make an ass of yourself.

Step 9: Clean up

Clean up after yourself, then cheer your team on to victory.

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[DaFashion24]

What's tailgate/

[nelyat13]

or just go free-load off of your friends tail-gate party

[Blackmaclecter187]

JEEEZ...Just go listen to colt ford..He'll tell you everything you need to know

[LazyRWT]

i thought this video was a rick-roll

[lostindiancamp]

Tailgating is so stupid. All these things can be done in your own backyard, especially if you don't even plan on going to see the game.

[interpol007]

This is the gayest how to video I have ever seen

[richmistar250]

WAHT!.....You are joking...people don't know how to tailgate?...It is passed on from generation to generation the teachings of tailgating...Anyone who owns a truck knows how! ASKEM!

[jagglerjog891]

WOT DA FUCK IS DIS SHIT!!!!! DIS GAY ASS CRAP AIN'T TAILGAITING. TAIL GATING IS FUCKIN FUNNY!!!!!!

[killman369547]

uh would an 18 wheeler work (trailer included)

[walletman23]

what i know is that its aparty at the game you are about to see (ex:football) before the game starts

[zepol666999]

tecate