They're loud, they're proud, and they're not afraid to wear some funny hats and face paint to prove it. It's no suprise that Auburn ranks near the top of the heap for best tail-gating cities, but it's kind of shocking that the University of Washington and Lousiana State University also made the cut.

Of the five towns featured, three dominate the South with Norte Dame being the lone Big 10 school. For a complete breakdown of rights, rituals, and tailgate do's and don'ts for each, check out the full article on CNN.com.