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
This potluck food is often shared among fellow fans.  It is generally quite a fun event