I’ve been a Falcons fan since 1980, with varying degrees of investment. I’ve watched from a distance and I’ve had season tickets, including for the last season in the GA Dome. I’ve gone to games solo, with friends and family and with large crowds. However, in all my years of being a fan, I have never been to an actual game day tailgate. That changed this past Monday, when I was given the opportunity to do so - and in the famed Gulch parking lot, no less.
For those who have never been to a tailgate like myself, this write-up is to give you an idea of what I experienced and how it changed my perspective on tailgating and NFL fans in general.