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Whether you’re watching the big game from the comfort of home or gearing up for a tailgate party, throw a winning celebration with these tips.

Display your team spirit. From streamers and balloons to napkins and plates, fill your house with your favorite team’s colors. If you’re tailgating, pack washable window paint, streamers and flags to make your vehicle stand out.

Set up a spread of food that lasts from pregame to overtime. Prepare warm foods, such as chili or hot dips, in a slow cooker. If you plan to transport slow-cooked foods, keep them warm by wrapping the lid of the crockery dish in foil and covering the rest of the dish with towels. Store cold foods and beverages in the refrigerator or ice-filled coolers until you’re ready to serve. Stop by your neighborhood Publix to score game-day goodies, and be sure to check out the custom sports-theme cakes from the Publix Bakery. Game days are popular, so order items from your Publix Bakery and Deli at least 48 hours in advance to ensure you get exactly what you need.

Look over this convenient checklist to make sure you don’t leave home without your tailgating supplies. And when the game is over, follow these tips for quick cleanup.

Menu Made Easy 

Here's where we've figured out courses and servings for the party. Scroll down to see the Publix selections we suggest, then add appropriate sizes and/or quantities to your Planning List based on the estimated servings per course (see chart). If you're interested in other options, you may click View All to see everything else available by course. Or, you can use our Plan a Menu tool to build your own menu for the event.

The recommended servings are meant as a guide and not an exact calculator. Please consider that many factors may require you to make adjustments: the mix of adults and children, time of day, length of event, etc.

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