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Thousands of EDC attendees walk around festival grounds at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Thousands of EDC attendees walk around festival grounds at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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An EDC attendee from Miami twirls an LED whip at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Dan O’Neill, a fan from Louisville, celebrates his first rave at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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A performer shows her true colors at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Fans dance to electronic music at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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An EDC attendee dons a light-up rave mask at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Thousands of EDC attendees gather near the Kinetic Field Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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A cyclist passes by as construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five themed-stages being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, November 7, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs November 8, 9 & 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Thousands of EDC attendees gather near the Kinetic Field Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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An EDC attendee twirls light-up poi at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Road closures surround Camping World Stadium for the Electric Daisy Carnival, which kicks off in Orlando., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five themed-stages being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, November 7, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs November 8, 9 & 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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EDC attendees ride a spinning swing ride at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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EDC attendees are immersed in the “Beyond The Light” experience at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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An electronic music fan dances around at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Fans dance to electronic music at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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An EDC attendee twirls poi at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Thousands of EDC attendees gather near the Kinetic Field Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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A large rainbow is a focal point for fans walking the festival grounds at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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An EDC attendee checks out the wig of a costumed fan at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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A cyclist passes by as construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five themed-stages being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, November 7, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs November 8, 9 & 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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EDC attendees ride a swing ride while fireworks launch in the background at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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The Kinetic Field Stage lights up as Yellow Claw performs at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Electronic music fans dance to the beat at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Art, such as flying butterflies, is abundant at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Construction continues at the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Thousands of EDC attendees gather near the Kinetic Field Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Ravers dance in the Neon Garden tent at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Attendees take photos with Anima, a large sculpture, at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Ravers dance to electronic music at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Thousands of EDC attendees gather near the Kinetic Field Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Lights make the night glow at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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A man dressed as Waldo walks around at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five theme-stages being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, November 7, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs November 8, 9 & 10, featuring music, art and rides. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Performers dressed as fish walk around to greet fans at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Road closures surround Camping World Stadium for the Electric Daisy Carnival, which kicks off in Orlando., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Fans cheer to the beats of EDM music at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Performers dressed as fish walk around to greet fans at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Road closures surround Camping World Stadium for the Electric Daisy Carnival, which kicks off in Orlando., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Fans of electronic music artist Deadmau5 sport their mouse ears at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Performers from outer space walk around and greet fans at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Stilted performers walk around and greet attendees at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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EDC attendees ride a swing ride while the Kinetic Field Stage lights up in the background at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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A pedestrian stops to snap a picture as construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five themed-stages being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, November 7, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs November 8, 9 & 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Ravers dance in the Neon Garden tent at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel
Construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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The Ferris wheel glows at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Fire heats up the Kinetic Field Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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EDC attendees twirl light-up poi at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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An EDC attendee wears an alien abduction costume at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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After dark, the lights illuminate trees and walkways at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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EDC attendees take a selfie in front of a colorful backdrop in the VIP area at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Road closures surround Camping World Stadium for the Electric Daisy Carnival, which kicks off in Orlando., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Stilted performers walk around and greet attendees at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel
Construction continues at the Electric Daisy Carnival adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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EDC attendees ride a spinning swing ride at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Ravers get together for a photo at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel
Construction continues at the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Construction continues at the Electric Daisy Carnival adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Construction continues at the Electric Daisy Carnival adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Stilted performers show off their colors at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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An EDC attendee has her photo taken in the VIP area at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Ravers dance to electronic music at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel
Construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field adjacent to Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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Fire launches off at the stereoBLOOM stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Thousands of EDC attendees gather near the Kinetic Field Stage as fireworks launch at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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EDC attendees ride a swing ride at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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EDC attendees dance to the beats of electronic music at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Butterflies dance through the sky at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Fire heats up the Kinetic Field Stage as performers dance at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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The lights dance around the audience at Circuit Grounds Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Lasers hover over the Kinetic Field Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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An EDC attendee has her picture taken with the large rainbow overhang at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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The lights glow at Stereo Bloom Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Patrick Connolly / Orlando Sentinel
EDC attendees ride a swing ride while the Kinetic Field Stage lights up in the background at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel
Construction continues on the stereoBLOOM stage, one of five themed-stages being built for the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field, adjacent to Camping World Stadium, in Orlando, Fla., Thursday, November 7, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs November 8, 9 & 10, featuring music, art and rides. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
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EDC attendees ride a spinning swing ride at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Devin Lindsey, 21, flashes peace signs at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Electronic music fans gather together for a picture at EDC Orlando, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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The lights dance at Circuit Grounds Stage at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Fans dance to electronic music at Orlando EDC, the Electric Daisy Carnival, at Tinker Field on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019.
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Road closures surround Camping World Stadium for the Electric Daisy Carnival, which kicks off in Orlando., Friday, November 8, 2019. EDC is an electronic dance festival held annually in Las Vegas, Orlando, Mexico and China. The Orlando EDC runs through November 10. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

EDC Orlando is joining the list of many other 2020 events and festivals by canceling its fall event.
The massive Central Florida festival, which drew a record 225,000 attendees over three days in 2019, hopes to return in 2021, said EDC creator Pasquale Rotella in an Instagram post.
“As you might have imagined after we moved EDC Las Vegas to May 2021, we will be shifting Nocturnal Wonderland, Escape Psycho Circus, EDC Orlando and Dreamstate SoCal to 2021 as well,” Rotella’s post said.
His announcement came late Thursday night and the cancellation is not yet reflected on the EDC Orlando website. The festival was scheduled for Nov. 13-15 at Tinker Field near Camping World Stadium and would have been the 10th annual EDC Orlando.
While Rotella acknowledged that this year has been full of “ups and downs,” he said that this time off from producing festivals has allowed for more planning and creativity for 2021 shows.
“This extra time to plan is going to allow us to make our 2021 events the best we’ve ever had both creatively and logistically,” he said.
In the meantime, Rotella said, fans can catch some virtual Electric Daisy Carnival action through InsomniacTV, as well as livestreams and rave-a-thons.
“Keep your heads up and let’s continue to look out for one another,” Rotella’s post said. “Can’t wait to be with all of you on the dancefloor once again!”
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