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Football Tailgating Experience
Posted on 8/13/23 at 1:57 pm
Posted on 8/13/23 at 1:57 pm
Going to my first game when we play Florida. My girlfriend and I want to get the whole tailgating experience. Looking for advice on what to do and how to go about it. Thanks
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Posted on 8/13/23 at 2:17 pm to Cajunbobsled
Get there early. Bring an ice chest you can easily roll around with beer. Walk around and meet people/tell them your story. You will be welcomed many places, and be given the best advice on where to go, what to see, etc.
Posted on 8/13/23 at 2:28 pm to Cajunbobsled
Stop eating 2 days before kickoff. Spend time filling piss balloons. Take as many drugs as possible and wash down with alcohol. At prime intoxication, throw piss balloons at opposing fans in gator gear.
Posted on 8/13/23 at 2:42 pm to Cajunbobsled
What does your girlfriend look like?? Makes a huge difference
Posted on 8/13/23 at 3:15 pm to Cajunbobsled
That game hopefully be a big game. I'll be setting up 5 different tailgates for the game. There are 4 that are in talking distance and you are more than welcome to come enjoy the festivities.
Its one of those games where we will have bartenders, someone cooking, and great music. It's a great time and of y'all choose to not go into the stadium we will have the game on TV at all the tailgates
Its one of those games where we will have bartenders, someone cooking, and great music. It's a great time and of y'all choose to not go into the stadium we will have the game on TV at all the tailgates
Posted on 8/13/23 at 3:43 pm to Cajunbobsled
Book hotels now.
Stay at a nice hotel downtown or at L'Auberge (they offer a shuttle to and from the game for $10 last I checked).
Eat at Chimes or Parrain's the night before.
Walk from Dalrymple/Highland towards Victory Hill and there's a ton of spots to meet some potentially nice tailgaters. You can explain it's your first game and you might get some free food and maybe a beer.
If you have Twitter/X, follow @zrau he has a pretty large following and post his menus the week of the game. $5 for food and $10 for food and drink. They have the large circus style tent near the Indian Mounds.
That whole area at the roundabout in front of Cox Auditorium has a lot of ig tailgates going on where you can find something as well.
Be in that vicinity when the team arrives.
Have fun.
Stay at a nice hotel downtown or at L'Auberge (they offer a shuttle to and from the game for $10 last I checked).
Eat at Chimes or Parrain's the night before.
Walk from Dalrymple/Highland towards Victory Hill and there's a ton of spots to meet some potentially nice tailgaters. You can explain it's your first game and you might get some free food and maybe a beer.
If you have Twitter/X, follow @zrau he has a pretty large following and post his menus the week of the game. $5 for food and $10 for food and drink. They have the large circus style tent near the Indian Mounds.
That whole area at the roundabout in front of Cox Auditorium has a lot of ig tailgates going on where you can find something as well.
Be in that vicinity when the team arrives.
Have fun.
Posted on 8/13/23 at 4:34 pm to Cajunbobsled
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Looking for advice on what to do and how to go about it.
Bring an extra liver...
Posted on 8/13/23 at 4:44 pm to Cajunbobsled
Who down votes this? 
Posted on 8/13/23 at 5:51 pm to Cajunbobsled
The game is in BR so my advice to a first timer is to just show up and take it all in. Park in an area convenient to y’all and catch a ride or walk to the stadium. You basically want to be a tourist fan by action. Photos, gathering intel, eating all kinds of shyt for free and getting trinkets/souvenirs/memorabilia from other fans. LSU fans love first timers so let the vet tailgaters know they’re breaking you in. That shyt’s the equivalent an 18 year old having an orgasm for the first time. By the way, UF is a good first game. They’re down now but this matchup has been delivering drama. Enjoy
Posted on 8/13/23 at 6:41 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
I should add:
Parking is free on most parts around campus outside of the parade grounds. We usually park in the West Campus Apartments parking lot or anywhere around there. The closer to Highland Road the better for easier exit. Depending on where you stay will determine where to park. Parking is also free in the Hayfield Lots behind the softball stadium/near vet school. Park there if you plan on staying that way OR want a direct shot towards downtown. Parking by the UREC is fairly easy as well if you get there before noon. Weather should be nicer than it is now. Parking anywhere will require some walking, but UREC & Hayfield lots will be 10-15 minutes minimum. Hayfield is easier to get to afyer leaving the stadium.
Another posted about bringing your own chest. I've taken my 20 can insulated bag and hidden it in bushes before walking into a stadium and haven't gotten it stolen yet, so that's something you can risk. You can always get a cheap foam box from Rouses but that can be a pain to walk with since they are shite. I don't know how much you plan on drinking, but if you plan on being there, pack some Liquid IV or something similar. It is almost guaranteed to be warm in early November. Liquor and mixers are much easier to manage than beer.
Florida is a fun home game. It gets packed early. Try to make it early and get your 20k steps in to make the most of the experience. You'll see people grilling and smoking alligator which is an awesome site to see. If you're about it, drive thru daiquiris are a solid choice for hot day drinking, but the sugar might catch up.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I would focus more on seeing the pageantry behind an LSU home game. March down Victory Hill. Louisiana Saturday Night & Callin' Baton Rouge during warmups. Pregame. If you get to campus early enough, you'll find a way to make the most of your time simply by just walking around and soaking it all in before kickoff.
Parking is free on most parts around campus outside of the parade grounds. We usually park in the West Campus Apartments parking lot or anywhere around there. The closer to Highland Road the better for easier exit. Depending on where you stay will determine where to park. Parking is also free in the Hayfield Lots behind the softball stadium/near vet school. Park there if you plan on staying that way OR want a direct shot towards downtown. Parking by the UREC is fairly easy as well if you get there before noon. Weather should be nicer than it is now. Parking anywhere will require some walking, but UREC & Hayfield lots will be 10-15 minutes minimum. Hayfield is easier to get to afyer leaving the stadium.
Another posted about bringing your own chest. I've taken my 20 can insulated bag and hidden it in bushes before walking into a stadium and haven't gotten it stolen yet, so that's something you can risk. You can always get a cheap foam box from Rouses but that can be a pain to walk with since they are shite. I don't know how much you plan on drinking, but if you plan on being there, pack some Liquid IV or something similar. It is almost guaranteed to be warm in early November. Liquor and mixers are much easier to manage than beer.
Florida is a fun home game. It gets packed early. Try to make it early and get your 20k steps in to make the most of the experience. You'll see people grilling and smoking alligator which is an awesome site to see. If you're about it, drive thru daiquiris are a solid choice for hot day drinking, but the sugar might catch up.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I would focus more on seeing the pageantry behind an LSU home game. March down Victory Hill. Louisiana Saturday Night & Callin' Baton Rouge during warmups. Pregame. If you get to campus early enough, you'll find a way to make the most of your time simply by just walking around and soaking it all in before kickoff.
Posted on 8/13/23 at 6:45 pm to Cajunbobsled
Posted on 8/13/23 at 7:38 pm to Cajunbobsled
If it's just yall two, walk around and enjoy the environment you in. I usually went with a group of people and we would cook and stuff. But, I remember going to a Florida game with just my cousin and hanging out with Florida fans the whole time, even got tickets in the first row from them, lol.
Posted on 8/13/23 at 9:04 pm to Cajunbobsled
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My girlfriend and I want to get the whole tailgating experience.
Y’all can come to ours, depending on the pics you send of the aforementioned girlfriend.
Posted on 8/13/23 at 11:11 pm to HidnChaos
I'm not sure why the downvotes, but hey , so be it.
I'm just letting the OP know they are and anyone else with them, are welcome to come to our tailgates to have fun and enjoy themselves.
I'm just letting the OP know they are and anyone else with them, are welcome to come to our tailgates to have fun and enjoy themselves.
Posted on 8/14/23 at 5:54 am to reauxl tigers
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Who down votes this?
The people who are tired of other people not using the search function for threads that have been started 18,000 times.
Posted on 8/14/23 at 6:40 am to Cajunbobsled
Wear some sort of clothing or hat or something that describes where you're from and it's your first visit :)
Posted on 9/12/23 at 10:30 pm to HidnChaos
What is the best method for watching the game on tv outside stadium?
I intend to use hotspot and stream via Roku stick but have heard it might have network issues
I intend to use hotspot and stream via Roku stick but have heard it might have network issues
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