Oct Parents' Weekend

cc411
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:19:10 +0000

The term “tailgate” originated from when people used to show up early to games, open the back of their tailgate on their truck or van for seating (the kind of door that flips down), and have a party before the game started. Some people actually have BBQ’s that attach to the tailgate on a truck.

It has become a tradition at many school games and professional sports games. It can take on many different forms from a traditional tailgate in the parking lot, to a picnic on the grass, to a large BBQ.