ive heard of tailgate parties but i dont understand what they are or what makes them special. care to elaborate?
Sure I can.  Tailgating occurs before concerts and ballgames.  It involves drinking alcohol and grilling food in the parking lot
im officially going anywhere i see the word tailgate. thank you for elaborating. do you usually have to buy tickets or can you walk in or is each tailgate different?
They are non comercial gatherings.  So you do not have to pay for anything
Tailgate party
Generally people bring their own food of burgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, things like that
ohh okay! what are popular tailgate party foods
etc. which is sampled and shared among fans attending the tailgate. Tailgates are intended to be non-commercial events, so selling items to the fans is frowned upon.
Tailgate parties have spread to the pre-game festivities at sporting events besides American football, such as basketball, hockey, association football, and baseball, and also occur at non-sporting events such as weddings, barbecues, and concerts.
Food and drink.
Tailgating typically involves the consumption of alcoholic beverages or soft drinks and the grilling
Tailgate party
A tailgate party is a social event held on and around the open tailgate of a vehicle. Tailgating, which primarily takes place in the United States, often involves consuming alcoholic beverages and grilling food. Tailgate parties occur in the parking lots at stadiums and arenas, before and occasionally after games and concerts. People attending such a party are said to be 'tailgating'. Many people participate even if their vehicles do not have tailgates. Tailgate parties also involve people bringing their own alcoholic beverages, barbecues, food