My second year in attendance to this iconic music festival was a riot to say the least. Once you enter the gates to Grant Park it is a whole new world. I live a block away from the park and even I get turned around. With my knowledge of the city and 4 day experience I thought I would share some tips to a successful Lolla weekend.
- HYDRATE
- This may seem obvious but it’s the best advice I can give. Invest in a water bottle or the fancy backpacks and wait in line to fill it up because that sucker will be your best friend. Also it’s free, so duh.
- MAKE A PLAN
- It’s so easy to download the Lolla app and schedule your days so you don’t miss any shows. They have the times and locations of all performances, food, water, and bathroom spots!
- STICK TOGETHER
- The first day my group thought it would be best to separate into who had bags and who didn’t to go through the gates more efficiently. Bad idea. You have NO CELL SERVICE, like at all, so just stick with your peeps.
- LOBSTER CORNDOGS
- This isn’t a tip but a vendor was selling Lobster Corndogs this year and it was the best thing I have ever eaten.
- CROWD CONTROL
- Everything is packed, the shows, the trains, the streets, the hotels, so just be ready to be sweaty with strangers.
- SLEEP
- After each day, take a shower, get in bed, and cherish this resting time. After this weekend you will be sick, dirt will be in your lungs, and you’ll probably have a 4 day’s worth hangover.
- MAKE FRIENDS
- Talk to people while you wait in lines or while you wait for shows to start. Again there is no cell service so get to know someone around you.
Bonus tip! It’s Lollapalooza so make some fun fashion choices people. Mainly to all you Chad’s and Brad’s with the jersey’s. You can literally wear whatever you want, it’s a festival, so go all out. But no Indian headdresses please, its 2018 we are done with cultural appropriation!
Ava 