Tailgating The Muni Lot? Remember These Rules

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns have their first home game of the season on Sunday afternoon and the Muni Lot will be bumping in anticipation.

The Browns will play the Houston Texans and kick-off is at 1 p.m. Cleveland will be looking to bounce back from a tough loss in the season opener in Kansas City.

If you're planning on tailgating in the Muni Lot for the game, arrive early. Police will be directing traffic, but drivers are asked to be patient and respectful as they await entry.

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Once you're inside, and before you get too rowdy, Cleveland police have a few reminders to keep you safe and out of handcuffs. This same list will be distributed to drivers as they enter the lot on Sunday.

• No open pit fires
• Propane grills only (No charcoal)
• No alcohol
  • "Open containers, consumption of alcohol, and public intoxication are all prohibited inside the municipal lot. If you plan to consume alcohol during any sporting event, always ensure that you have a designated driver. Please exercise caution at all times and if you see something, please say something."
• Saving spaces prohibited
• You will be charged for all parking spaces that you occupy
• No in and out privileges
• All litter must be dispensed in trash containers
• Vandalism of any type will not be tolerated
• Crossing the shoreway is prohibited
• No private latrines
• Lanes must remain clear of activity at all times

The municipal lot will open promptly at 7 a.m. The fee to park is $25. You will be charged for all spaces your vehicle occupies. Cleveland Police will not permit vehicles to line-up or stage on the Shoreway before game time.

There will be 48 portable restrooms in the Muni Lot for tailgaters. There will also be 50 trash cans and three dumpsters in the lot. Dispose of all your trash properly before you leave, Cleveland police said.