tailgate party
noun
US
: a social gathering in which food and drinks are served at or near the back end of a parked vehicle (such as a pickup truck) that usually occurs in a parking lot before or after a public event (such as a football game or concert)
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See Me Festival, where there will be a line-up of events like a parade, tailgate party, fireworks extravaganza and more.
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Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
Ultimate guide to her Footprint Center concert Chefs absolutely love these 10 metro Phoenix restaurants: 'Dining is an expression of art'
Is there a Super Bowl 2024 tailgate party?
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Feb. 2024
Price at time of publish: $98 Wild Sports NCAA Deluxe Cornhole Set
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Besides water, snacks, and stadium seats, college students will also need a variety of games for their tailgate party.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
The area could also serve as a home for some of the Baltimore festivals and maybe a huge tailgate party before a Ravens game, within walking distance.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
Fans in red and white started their tailgate parties outside the stadium hours before first serve of an exhibition Wayne State won in three sets.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
These mini barbecue sandwiches are a great concept for a small gathering, such as a tailgate party: People can simply grab a mini portion, and mingle.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
In 2021, Miley Cyrus headlined the first TikTok tailgate party, followed by The Chainsmokers in 2022 and the Black Keys and Jason Derulo last year.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Jan. 2024
Price at time of publish: $10 Besides water, snacks, and stadium seats, college students will also need a variety of games for their tailgate party.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
Jody MacE, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2024
Ultimate guide to her Footprint Center concert Chefs absolutely love these 10 metro Phoenix restaurants: 'Dining is an expression of art'
Is there a Super Bowl 2024 tailgate party?
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Feb. 2024
Price at time of publish: $98 Wild Sports NCAA Deluxe Cornhole Set
View On Amazon View On Wayfair
Besides water, snacks, and stadium seats, college students will also need a variety of games for their tailgate party.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
The area could also serve as a home for some of the Baltimore festivals and maybe a huge tailgate party before a Ravens game, within walking distance.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
Fans in red and white started their tailgate parties outside the stadium hours before first serve of an exhibition Wayne State won in three sets.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
These mini barbecue sandwiches are a great concept for a small gathering, such as a tailgate party: People can simply grab a mini portion, and mingle.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
In 2021, Miley Cyrus headlined the first TikTok tailgate party, followed by The Chainsmokers in 2022 and the Black Keys and Jason Derulo last year.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 12 Jan. 2024
Price at time of publish: $10 Besides water, snacks, and stadium seats, college students will also need a variety of games for their tailgate party.
—Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2023
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