May 20, 201115 yr Will be nice to meet you Christa! me too! and i hope to meet most you all going to!:awesome:
May 20, 201115 yr Anyone want to speculate on which night Coldplay will headline? Muse have gig on 6th in Kansas City, so maybe Muse on Saturday night. Coldplay playing on Friday in Austin, so wouldn't be weird for them to do the same in Chicago. Foos are listing Sunday on their web site.
May 20, 201115 yr Muse have gig on 6th in Kansas City, so maybe Muse on Saturday night. The 6th is the Saturday. ;) Likewise, a lot of speculation toward Muse on Friday.
May 20, 201115 yr The 6th is the Saturday. ;) Likewise, a lot of speculation toward Muse on Friday.:facepalm: lame out of date calenders at work
May 22, 201115 yr Got my 3-day pass yesterday. I was procrastinating, thinking of getting VIP, but the decision was made for me as the VIPs sold out! Got hotel room -- it's great to have this to look forward to!
May 25, 201115 yr Author Purchased my pass today finally. Yes, I was a cheap ass and did the "print at home" method :p
May 25, 201115 yr I've always printed at home. This is the first year theyve offered the ability to have your wristband sent with the tickets. I went that way to avoid the lines, but it's really not that big a deal if you get there early,
May 26, 201115 yr Ahh! Does anyone know of any decently priced hotels that aren't sold out yet? I was planning on the congress plaza hotel but I had to wait for my friends to decide and now its sold out!
May 26, 201115 yr Ahh! Does anyone know of any decently priced hotels that aren't sold out yet? I was planning on the congress plaza hotel but I had to wait for my friends to decide and now its sold out! Try the Travelodge on Harrison? It's close, I was able to get a room late last year.
May 30, 201115 yr Purchased my pass today finally. Yes, I was a cheap ass and did the "print at home" method :p Mike, I haven't been to a festival type concert in ages so I'm not up to speed on how the whole entrance/gate thing works. Do you think this mean you'll have to wait in line to get your wristband? I was afraid to try and save the extra dough because I was worried that would mean a second line when they opened the gates @ 11:00.
May 30, 201115 yr me too! and i hope to meet most you all going to!:awesome: Yeah, I think this is the first time we'll meet as well, right Christa?
May 30, 201115 yr nah no rooms :( but thanks anyways! my one friends going now though and her stepmom lives in chicago so hopefully i can stay with them for free!
May 31, 201115 yr Author Mike, I haven't been to a festival type concert in ages so I'm not up to speed on how the whole entrance/gate thing works. Do you think this mean you'll have to wait in line to get your wristband? I was afraid to try and save the extra dough because I was worried that would mean a second line when they opened the gates @ 11:00. I have never gone early to get my wristband but last year if I remember correctly you just brought the printed pass in line with everyone else and they would give you your three day wristband right at the gate. I think...
May 31, 201115 yr So im planning to go to this but I've never been to any festival before. Is there anything you guys can tell me so I can be prepared what to expect? Im excited for this :D just waiting to buy the one day ticket though :/
May 31, 201115 yr Yeah, I think this is the first time we'll meet as well, right Christa? Yes! even though i feel like I have all ready meet you, with all the pictures and vids from the shows over the years, cannot wait to meet you too!
May 31, 201115 yr So im planning to go to this but I've never been to any festival before. Is there anything you guys can tell me so I can be prepared what to expect? Im excited for this :D just waiting to buy the one day ticket though :/ Hey, I've been to all but one Lolla at Grant Park. It's pretty cool. At least in past years, you initially need to enter through the main entrance (head toward the lake and follow the crowds). Here's where you'd swap your printpass ticket for your 3-day wristband or your one-day entry. This is the first year you could receive your wristband in advance. They opened another entrance point further north two years ago, but I'm not sure if its just for wristband entry. Earlier the better; the lines can get long (never too terrible, tho). Once inside, there are usually volunteers running about handing out maps and programs for the event. There's also a Lollapalooza app (which is super handy). Walk about and check out the grounds, then plan when you want to be at any stage. Definitely read the rules on what is allowed on the grounds (theyll check through your backpack, purse, etc...). Not a bad idea to bring some Kleenex or a wad of TP (the port-o-potties will run out), and dress as though you'll be outside in the heat with a lot of sweaty beer-drinking-and-spilling, but generally jovial people. Oh, and make sure you eat; there's always great food on site.
May 31, 201115 yr nah no rooms :( but thanks anyways! my one friends going now though and her stepmom lives in chicago so hopefully i can stay with them for free! Hey, try here: http://www.bwgrantparkhotel.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=places&utm_campaign=google_places_ms Best Western on S Michigan (not far at all). A friend just booked there two days ago, supposed to have a few rooms left.
May 31, 201115 yr Hey, I've been to all but one Lolla at Grant Park. It's pretty cool. At least in past years, you initially need to enter through the main entrance (head toward the lake and follow the crowds). Here's where you'd swap your printpass ticket for your 3-day wristband or your one-day entry. This is the first year you could receive your wristband in advance. They opened another entrance point further north two years ago, but I'm not sure if its just for wristband entry. Earlier the better; the lines can get long (never too terrible, tho). Once inside, there are usually volunteers running about handing out maps and programs for the event. There's also a Lollapalooza app (which is super handy). Walk about and check out the grounds, then plan when you want to be at any stage. Definitely read the rules on what is allowed on the grounds (theyll check through your backpack, purse, etc...). Not a bad idea to bring some Kleenex or a wad of TP (the port-o-potties will run out), and dress as though you'll be outside in the heat with a lot of sweaty beer-drinking-and-spilling, but generally jovial people. Oh, and make sure you eat; there's always great food on site. Thank you for the info! :D
May 31, 201115 yr I want to buy the airplane tickets but I need to know what day coldplay will play :( im only going for a few days to chicago. And only going to lolla for the day coldplay plays.I guess I have to wait till june 7th :/
June 4, 201115 yr Just bought my airplane tickets to chicago :D Come on June 7! I gotta know what day they play!
June 4, 201115 yr June 7th is the schedule reveal also. This is extremely important for me. When it comes to Coldplay day in particular, I need to know how many other bands I'm interested in seeing on different stages. If there's not many later on, I can chill at the main stage and inch my way forward steadily. But chances are I'm not gonna wait it out on barrier all day. (especially if I'm already doing that another day) I want to be as close as possible, but not at the sacrifice of missing all these other great festival acts.
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