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UPDATED: Jimmy Buffett and his Parrotheads to flock to Frisco for May 30 show

News of the long-rumored Jimmy Buffett concert in Frisco arrived at just the right time, on a snow day, when many North Texans are screaming "boat drinks." Y'know, something to keep us all warm.

The annual parking lot party in Frisco, which is considered to be one of the best tailgates among roadtripping Parrotheads, will be May 30 at Toyota Stadium.

Finally! A place to wear your parrot hat. These fans were on their way to the concert last...
Finally! A place to wear your parrot hat. These fans were on their way to the concert last year in Frisco.(Brandon Wade)

Huey Lewis and the News will open the show, according to an advertisement on NBC late Monday night. So far, AEGLive has not released extended information about the concert, but the NBC ad says tickets are on sale now for American Express cardholders.

Tickets for the public go on sale March 2.

I've been one of the wacky land-lubbers who staked out a spot in the parking lot more than 24 hours before Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band took the stage. I've danced in my flip flops with strangers and shared frozen margaritas with new buddies wearing coconut bras.

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Can't picture it? Check out this photo gallery of last year's tailgate and concert.

Rules concerning tailgating will be released by Toyota Stadium March 2, but here's hoping fin-heads can keep searching for their lost shaker of salt in what's become one of Frisco's most spirited outdoor events.

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Buffett's Workin' n' Playin' Tour takes him to cities such as Key West, Florida; New Orleans; Houston; Chicago and LA, among others. Fans of Buffett's song "He Went to Paris" will likely be glad to hear Buffett will in fact be in Paris this tour - on September 26 and 27 - which was just announced.

Hotels for the nearby Comfort Suites in Frisco are already sold out. Word travels fast on the coconut telegraph.

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[UPDATE at 10:10 a.m. March 2: Like in years past, tailgating will be allowed at Toyota Stadium before the Buffett concert. Those who want to come early for a long weekend can park beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, May 29 and can stay until 10 a.m. Sunday, May 31. To reserve a spot, fill out this form and email it to concertparking@fcdallas.com. Call 469-365-0036 with questions.

Parking Friday through Sunday costs $100 for a car or as much as $1,120 for an RV. See prices here.

Parking policies include no motorized vehicles -- which means your golf carts and high-speed riding coolers need to stay at home.]