Oct Parents' Weekend

cc411
Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:42:54 +0000

Tailgating at USC- you do not need a car. Most people picnic around the campus where ever they can find space. The Tailgate Party advertised for Parents Weekend is burger (or sandwich?- can’t remember for sure), chips, cookie, and drink. It is good for those who don’t want to bring their own food.

On the other end of the spectrum, you have some incredible parties going on. Some people bring their entire kitchen and living room: satellite TVs, stereo systems, full gas BBQs, gourmet food, USC decorations, etc.

On the low-key end, we get there as early as possible, set up a picnic area with a canopy and chairs and bring an ice-chest food and drinks. Our kids come by and eat with us but they usually like to roam around and say hi to other friends as well.

One easy way to do it is eat at the Parents Weekend Tailgate then wander around campus and look at all the other parties- it’s quite an experience.

Last year at Parents Weekend, I got to meet Nikara and her mother!