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It's that time of year again! Another exciting season of Big Ten football is upon us, and we couldn't be more excited! We at the City of East Lansing are thrilled to welcome back all of our enthusiastic Spartan fans, as well as guests from neighboring Big Ten schools.

In an effort to make your stay in East Lansing a little safer and more fun, we have pulled together a resource of need-to-know info for those celebrating responsibly on game day.

Parking tips to keep in mind

• Remember not to park on any street in East Lansing from 2 to 6 am or from 12 to 2 am in residential zones within the City.
• Make sure to obey all parking laws. Maintain plenty of clearance from fire hydrants and intersections.
• There is plenty of parking available in downtown East Lansing. Learn more...

Killing Time Before the Game? Spending a few nights in East Lansing?

Check out our downtown restaurants, businesses and hotels at cityofeastlansing.com/downtown.

Here are a few friendly REMINDERS for Spartan fans and guests:

No Open Alcohol

Sec. 26-52: All open beer bottles or cans should be kept in the tailgating area on campus. The City's open alcohol ordinance prohibits the possession of any alcoholic beverage in an open container (or container with a broken seal) in any public place or private area open to the public within the City. This excludes licensed liquor establishments or elsewhere, as provided by ordinance.

No Underage Drinking

Sec. 26-53: It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol. Any person suspected of being a Minor in Possession of Alcohol on game days will be required to show proof of age, and may be asked to take a breath alcohol test.

No Open Fires

Sec. 26-52: It is illegal to be within 300 feet of a structure fire, vehicle fire or open fire in the City of East Lansing. This includes all barbecues and grills on public property or the private property of another. All grills should be kept on campus in the designated tailgating area. (31) Other prohibited acts under the Disorderly Conduct Ordinance include public urination, destroying public property, causing a public disturbance, resisting arrest, unlawful assembly (a gathering of four or more people with intention of riot) and other similar behavior.

 
No Excessive Noise

Sec. 26-81 This ordinance prohibits noise which may disturb neighbors. Tailgating off campus is not only illegal; it can result in a misdemeanor offense. Examples of prohibited noises include stereos played at loud levels and inappropriate shouting at any time. After 11 p.m., the noise violation will be written as a misdemeanor offense.

Enhanced Party Noise/Drinking Games

The amendment defines enhanced party noise as a violation of the noise ordinance and two or more of the following conditions:

• A live band or disc jockey or other live entertainment
• A common source of alcohol used to serve the guests, such as a keg
• A charge to gain entrance into the residence or to consume alcohol
• Amplified sound emanating from speakers placed or directed outside of the building
• Outdoor drinking games where alcohol is involved

 
No Nuisance Parties
Sec. 26-141: A party conducted on the premises of the City can be designated as a "nuisance party." If public drinking or drunkenness, public urination, unlawful sale or furnishing of alcohol, unlawful deposit of trash or litter, destruction of property and/or other similar behaviors occur, a party can be declared an unlawful public nuisance.

No Parking in Yards
Sec. 50-814: On game days be sure to park in legal spaces, and pay attention to parking signs to avoid receiving a ticket. It is illegal to park a motor vehicle in any yard within the City.

No Littering
In accordance with state law, it is illegal to litter on public or private property within the City of East Lansing. In cases where property owners are issued a notice of violation for party litter, a received notice should be complied with within eight hours.

No Scalping Tickets
In accordance with state law, the City of East Lansing prohibits the act of scalping for tickets.

It's that time of year again! Another exciting season of Big Ten football is upon us, and we couldn't be more excited! We at the City of East Lansing are thrilled to welcome back all of our enthusiastic Spartan fans, as well as guests from neighboring Big Ten schools.

In an effort to make your stay in East Lansing a little safer and more fun, we have pulled together a resource of need-to-know info for those celebrating responsibly on game day.

Parking tips to keep in mind

• Remember not to park on any street in East Lansing from 2 to 6 am or from 12 to 2 am in residential zones within the City.
• Make sure to obey all parking laws. Maintain plenty of clearance from fire hydrants and intersections.
• There is plenty of parking available in downtown East Lansing. Learn more...

Killing Time Before the Game? Spending a few nights in East Lansing?

Check out our downtown restaurants, businesses and hotels at cityofeastlansing.com/downtown.

Here are a few friendly REMINDERS for Spartan fans and guests:

No Open Alcohol

Sec. 26-52: All open beer bottles or cans should be kept in the tailgating area on campus. The City's open alcohol ordinance prohibits the possession of any alcoholic beverage in an open container (or container with a broken seal) in any public place or private area open to the public within the City. This excludes licensed liquor establishments or elsewhere, as provided by ordinance.

No Underage Drinking

Sec. 26-53: It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to consume alcohol. Any person suspected of being a Minor in Possession of Alcohol on game days will be required to show proof of age, and may be asked to take a breath alcohol test.

No Open Fires

Sec. 26-52: It is illegal to be within 300 feet of a structure fire, vehicle fire or open fire in the City of East Lansing. This includes all barbecues and grills on public property or the private property of another. All grills should be kept on campus in the designated tailgating area. (31) Other prohibited acts under the Disorderly Conduct Ordinance include public urination, destroying public property, causing a public disturbance, resisting arrest, unlawful assembly (a gathering of four or more people with intention of riot) and other similar behavior.

 
No Excessive Noise

Sec. 26-81 This ordinance prohibits noise which may disturb neighbors. Tailgating off campus is not only illegal; it can result in a misdemeanor offense. Examples of prohibited noises include stereos played at loud levels and inappropriate shouting at any time. After 11 p.m., the noise violation will be written as a misdemeanor offense.

Enhanced Party Noise/Drinking Games

The amendment defines enhanced party noise as a violation of the noise ordinance and two or more of the following conditions:

• A live band or disc jockey or other live entertainment
• A common source of alcohol used to serve the guests, such as a keg
• A charge to gain entrance into the residence or to consume alcohol
• Amplified sound emanating from speakers placed or directed outside of the building
• Outdoor drinking games where alcohol is involved

 
No Nuisance Parties
Sec. 26-141: A party conducted on the premises of the City can be designated as a "nuisance party." If public drinking or drunkenness, public urination, unlawful sale or furnishing of alcohol, unlawful deposit of trash or litter, destruction of property and/or other similar behaviors occur, a party can be declared an unlawful public nuisance.

No Parking in Yards
Sec. 50-814: On game days be sure to park in legal spaces, and pay attention to parking signs to avoid receiving a ticket. It is illegal to park a motor vehicle in any yard within the City.

No Littering
In accordance with state law, it is illegal to litter on public or private property within the City of East Lansing. In cases where property owners are issued a notice of violation for party litter, a received notice should be complied with within eight hours.

No Scalping Tickets
In accordance with state law, the City of East Lansing prohibits the act of scalping for tickets.