I went around noon to get parking next to the Super Pit along side the Tennis Courts. And I got front row parking. All you have to do is ask to park there. They closed it down specifically so the big floats could fit after the parade is over, but if you went before or after the parade (driving from the Rec Center side as NT BLVD was closed) they let you park there. I did it for every game last year and again this year. Just ask the NT Security parking people that are sitting there. They are actually really nice about moving their cones and stuff. You just have to tell them you want to tailgate there near the new "student tailgating area." And it's great because after the game your car is close so you don't have to hike a mile or 2 to your car. Just a tip!