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Jim Gardner's fans pictured watching his final newscast from parking lot across the street

Fans of 6ABC anchor Jim Gardner gather for a tailgate party Wednesday to watch the final newscast of his four decades on the air.

Fans watch Jim Gardner anchor his final 6 p.m. newscast in the parking lot
Fans watch Jim Gardner anchor his final 6 p.m. newscast in the parking lotRead moreTom Gralish / Staff Photographer

Wilmington resident Chris Miko organized the tailgate event in the parking lot of the Target store on City Avenue, directly across the street from 6ABC's studios. The veteran Philadelphia broadcast icon surprised everyone by walking over to greet his fans before anchoring his final newscast at 6 p.m.

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