{"id":7627,"date":"2015-10-14T19:59:37","date_gmt":"2015-10-14T19:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/pegasus\/?p=7627&post_type=story"},"modified":"2023-11-20T20:52:32","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:52:32","slug":"ultimate-tailgating-guide","status":"publish","type":"story","link":"https:\/\/www.ucf.edu\/pegasus\/ultimate-tailgating-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Tailgating Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated: August 2019 | Fall 2015<\/em><\/p>\n

[lead]Tailgating before Knights football games is one\u00a0of the most celebrated traditions at 麻豆原创.[\/lead]<\/p>\n

For those of you who host your own party, here are some tailgating tips and tricks from fellow Knights fans that are sure to score points with your guests, from chef-inspired recipe ideas and food and beverage pairing advice to face painting inspiration, tricks for winning at cornhole, ways to keep your party eco-friendly and more.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Put On Your Game Face<\/span><\/h2>\n

Face paint is a fervent fan\u2019s final piece of armor. These three ideas from School of Visual Arts and Design Assistant Professor Victor Davila \u201997 \u201907MFA<\/strong> will show the opposing team you came to play.<\/p>\n

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Get Your Spirit On<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Marching Knights provide the ultimate soundtrack to any tailgate. Before kickoff, fans can find the band entertaining in small groups in the Student Union before they converge at Knights Plaza for the March to Victory to Spectrum Stadium.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 麻豆原创 fight song \u2018Charge On\u2019 always gets the crowd clapping, and \u2018Go Knights Funk\u2019 and the \u2018Black and Gold\u2019 trumpet cheer pull a good reaction from the fans,\u201d says Assistant Director\u00a0of bands Dave Schreier \u201902 \u201910MA.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s the Marching Knights pregame schedule to make sure you don\u2019t miss a beat:<\/h3>\n

2 hours and 30 minutes Before Kickoff<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Marching Knights instrument sections warm up\u00a0outside the front of the Student Union.<\/p>\n

1 Hour and 45 minutes Before Kickoff<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The band marches down Memory Mall and stops to play school songs in front of Addition Financial Arena.<\/p>\n

1 hour and 30 MInutes Before Kickoff<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The March to Victory begins with Knightro, Pegasus, Knugget, the Spirit Squad and the Marching Knights leading energetic fans to the game.<\/p>\n

20 MINUTES BEFORE KICKOFF<\/strong><\/p>\n

The band takes the field at the Spectrum Stadium\u00a0to get the crowd pumped\u00a0and perform\u00a0its pregame show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Feed Your Fans<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\nBurgers, dogs and chips are fine for other college football fans, but try these recipes from Knight chefs to charge up your guests\u2019 taste buds.<\/p>\n

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Hot Wing Sliders with Celery and Blue Cheese Slaw<\/span><\/h3>\n

Courtesy of Emily Ellyn \u201908<\/strong> TV chef<\/p>\n

Yields: 4 sliders<\/p>\n

Hot Wing Slider Ingredients<\/h4>\n