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[Shapiro, Fred]

Here's slightly earlier:

Tailgate party (OED 1958)

1956 Naugatuck Daily News​ 23 Aug. 4/2 (Newspapers.com)  Mrs. Neilsen's committee has already arranged to have several ladies groups at the Bolw on the day of the game for tailgate parties, tent luncheons and cocktail parties.

Fred Shapiro
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OED has 1958

1956 Boston Traveler 25 Nov 39/2 [genealogybank.com]

We spotted lots of local socialites enjoying "tailgate" parties in parking lots near the Bowl, before the game.  (A "tailgate" party occurs when you bring cocktails and picinc [sic] luncheons along and dispense both from the open trunk of your car.)


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