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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.
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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.
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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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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)

As this year’s Orlando EDC comes to a close, it appears that the 2019 festival was a record-breaking one for a number of reasons.
Here’s a look at Orlando EDC by the numbers.
3 festival days took place for the 2019 EDC, marking the first time the Orlando festival has expanded beyond its usual two-day run.
4 stages were set up at the festival, each combining technology and nature in its own way. Their names were Kinetic Field, Circuit Grounds, Neon Garden and Stereo Bloom.
40 acres was the approximate footprint of Orlando EDC at Tinker Field. The 2019 festival was the largest yet, including an additional 10.5 acres more than the 2018 event.
225,000 attendees were estimated for the Orlando Electric Daisy Carnival, a record-breaking number when compared with last year’s 110,000 ravers.
160-plus artists performed over the course of three days at Tinker Field, including recognized artists such as Afrojack, DJ Snake, Deadmau5, Kaskade and Steve Aoki.
800 lighting fixtures and 700 square meters of video screen helped bring life to the music at Circuit Ground Stage, according to lighting and stage designer Steve Lieberman. And that wasn’t even nearly as big as the Kinetic Field Stage.
5 individuals were arrested during this year’s EDC, including two people on charges of trespass after warning and battery on a law enforcement officer. One person was arrested on charges of possession of cocaine and a firearm; another individual was accused of possessing 34 stolen cell phones. On the first day of the festival, one suspect was arrested on a grand theft charge, accused of stealing over $20,000 worth of media passes from an Insomniac production office and attempting to sell them online. All of the stolen property was recovered, police said.
91 noise complaints were received by Orlando police during the festival’s three-day run, according to an OPD spokeswoman. The festival wrapped up at midnight each evening, but I received three emails from readers shaken (literally) by the reverberating bass and noise from EDC, including one who lives more than six miles from the festival grounds.
More than $50 million is the forecasted economic impact for the city of Orlando as a result of this year’s EDC, which topped last year’s $35 million. This includes the money brought into the city from festival attendee spending on hotels, transportation and food in addition to money paid by Insomniac Events to local vendors, among other things.
One quote from Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer about Orlando EDC in 2019: “It has been thrilling to watch Electric Daisy Carnival not only grow through the years, but to thrive as a dance festival attracting people from all around the country and the globe. While the event is always colorful, fun and welcoming to everyone, the economic impact continues to benefit our community long after the music stops.”
$60,000 will be donated from Insomniac Cares (the event producer’s charitable giving arm) to Strengthen Orlando, a non-profit that helps provide funding for municipal purposes and projects in the city of Orlando. The funds will benefit the West Lakes community in the immediate vicinity of Tinker Field and Camping World Stadium for building improvements, landscaping projects and other community needs.
After this year’s record-breaking festival, Insomniac Events announced the dates for next year’s Orlando EDC — Nov. 13-15, 2020. Stay tuned for details about next year’s event and re-live the festivities from the 2019 event through our photo gallery and coverage.
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