tailgate
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Some fans will get there early to take part in traditional American tailgate parties in the stadium carparks.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
If you really want to level up your potluck game, take a cue from tailgate culture: a small portable crockpot is a marvel.
From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2026
The new rules stipulate that all doors except the tailgate "shall be equipped with a mechanical release exterior door handle".
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
The Rose Bowl is the shrine of college football and a great place to tailgate and celebrate the Bruins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2025
Lupita threw a leg over the tailgate and slid down into his arms, clutching the cloth sack to her chest.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
That’s what builds the community here, the tailgates, the pride.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Here’s to another football season full of cheers, surprises, and — most importantly — unforgettable tailgates.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025
She appreciates the friends she has made at tailgates and pre-show meetups from Nashville, Tennessee, to Hartford, Connecticut.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2023
With many groups traveling together to away games and hosting watch parties, tailgates and community-focused events, members have ample opportunities to bond with one another, over soccer and life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
“The tailgates of the trucks were lowered and the guards ordered us to jump down,” Jack said.
From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren
Learner driver Teddy is recounting her fear at being tailgated by another driver mid-lesson.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025
Feniger admits, “The only time I ever tailgated was when I was on ‘Top Chef Masters,’ and guess what?
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2025
They live in Kansas, but said it was nice to take their mind of politics for a few hours as they tailgated with their daughter Rachel and her husband before the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024
But if there’s one thing drivers find universally aggravating, it’s being tailgated.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
A great musician, very bright, but not a good driver, Linton believed that she sometimes tailgated, and sometimes sped.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Kansas City has a legendary tailgating culture which is regarded as one of the best in the country and includes some of the country's best barbecue.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
At the stadium itself, parking is expected to be significantly reduced or repurposed, with traditional tailgating effectively eliminated.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Those convicted of tailgating face a football banning order of up to five years, as well as a fine of up to £1,000.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
The iconic Rose Bowl opened in 1922, is a national historic landmark and boasts ample tailgating opportunities, but some fans have complained about the aging venue’s uncomfortable seating and lack of modern amenities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2026
“I’m from the Buckeye State. We are serious about our tailgating parties. I can turn anything into a grill.”
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
