Tailgating experience at RRR? Need advice.

Looking for any tips/advice for tailgating at the game this weekend. Looking to set up our own tailgate in one of the main lots. Who has experience hosting/attending a tailgate for this game, and what advice do you have? Are there specific lots that are better than others? How early to show up/set up? Canopies allowed?

Standard tailgate advice is also appreciated, but I'm focused specifically on the logistics of the Cotton Bowl parking lots.