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Game Day Info
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 fun, we have pulled together a resource of need-to-know info for those celebrating respsonibly on game day.
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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.

