Everyone knows that tailgating is half the fun. But in an effort to keep things safe, local colleges have adopted rules for tailgating before football games and other gatherings. And this being the South, tailgating has also become a fun tradition for fans attending Carolina Hurricanes hockey games. This is your guide to playing by the rules, no matter which team you're partying with.

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