LSU FootballTuesday, November 3

LSU bans bands and DJs at Saturday's Alabama tailgates and tightens the rules

The Daily Baton Rouge teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 2 sources

If you're tailgating Saturday, LSU's updated safety measures matter. Traditional tailgating is allowed, but bands and DJs are prohibited. Unauthorized large-scale gatherings and events will be strictly prohibited, and student tailgates must break down one hour before kickoff.

Traditional tailgates stay, but bands and DJs are out

What	Saturday's rule
Traditional tailgating	Allowed
TV at traditional tailgates	Allowed
Bands and DJs	Prohibited
Unauthorized large-scale gatherings	Strictly prohibited

Source: WDSU

Starting this weekend, LSU is cracking down on large unauthorized gatherings that aren't “traditional tailgating” events and violate policies. President Wade Rousse put it this way:

“While tailgating is embedded within the fabric of our community, we must remember it is a shared privilege that mandates a safe environment focused on one event, the LSU football game.”
LSU President Wade Rousse

Sweep: begins this weekend, confirming attendees entered the stadium or left
Tickets: sold out; verified resale listed on SeatGeek
Watch: ABC

Saturday's tailgate by the numbers

2:30 p.m.: kickoff for LSU-Alabama
1 hour: before kickoff that student tailgates must break down
7: Saturdays LSU President Wade Rousse cites for tailgate traditions

Sources: Louisiana First News, WDSU

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