Jiffy Lube Live (formerly Nissan Pavilion) appears to be serious about no tailgating this year:

Spokespeople for Jiffy Lube and its owner Live Nation didn’t return phones and emails late this week. But Prince William County police confirm that the Bristow concert venue is cracking down on partying in the parking lot. No pop-up tents, no portable grills and absolutely no alcohol.

There has always been a rule against drinking in the parking lot. But now the outdoor amphitheater is adopting a “no tolerance” policy when it comes to drinking and tailgating.

Fans buying tickets for shows this season were surprised to see “No Tailgating” stamped on their stubs. On its Facebook page, Jiffy Lube Live writes that safety, and abiding by Virginia’s law banning public alcohol consumption, prompted the change.

“The safety of the fans is of paramount importance and we have an ongoing commitment to work with the local police department on all shows to ensure a safe environment for all of our fans. As part of this commitment, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the fans and their overall experience at the venue to not allow tailgating.”

Fans, particularly “Parrotheads” who flock to Jimmy Buffett shows, have flooded Jiffy Lube Live’s Facebook page with complaints. They’ve even started a Facebook page of their own called “Boycott Jiffy Lube Live Tailgating Policy.”

The Florida resolution honoring Jimmy Buffett we told you about yesterday was voted on and passed today. That officially makes Saturday, April 16th “Jimmy Buffett Day” in the state of Florida!

And appropriately the Welcome to Fin Land Tour kicks off that night in Tampa.

Congrats Jimmy on this honor!

In 1969, Jimmy Buffett graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg with a bachelor’s degree in History.

Next Friday Buffett’s alma mater will have “Parrothead Night at the Pete” for the Golden Eagles’ baseball game against the University of New Orleans.

The USM team will wear Caribbean-themed jerseys, which will be sent to Buffett to sign, and they will be auctioned off. Proceeds go to USM’s Dugout Club and to the Mary Loraine Peets Buffett Scholarship, in honor of USM alumnus Jimmy Buffett’s mother.

Read more about the night here.

The Parties That Matter NASCARITAVILLE racecar entry is in 4th place out of more than 25,000 entries in the Toyota Sponsafier contest. With your vote, you can help propel them to a win!

The Racecar is named in honor of Vicki Britt, a courageous parrothead and friend that sadly we lost last year. Vicki was a tremendous supporter of PARTIES THAT MATTER and loving example of why we can proudly say
that parrotheads know how to Party With A Purpose.

Voting runs through March 13th and you can vote once per day per computer. So be sure to vote from home, work, and get your friends and family to vote too! There is no registration or email required. Simply click here and then click the Vote button.

Like the NASCARitaville page on Facebook for reminders to vote and read the Yahoo! Sports article on the entry here.

Please VOTE NOW!

Margaritaville Foods is giving away a trip for two to the Margaritaville Beach Hotel in Pensacola, Florida!

The grand prize includes 4 days/3 nights at the Margaritaville Beach Hotel, plus airfare and transportation, and $500 spending money!

Five runners up will win a Key West Frozen Concoction Maker.

Go to facebook.com/MargaritavilleFoods, “Like” them, and then fill out the form to be entered to win.

Good luck!