Lollapalooza will kick off in Chicago Thursday, marking the start of four days of music in the city and what is considered one of the largest music festivals in the world.
The event, which will bring some of the biggest artists in music to Chicago's Grant Park, comes with a number of precautions, street closures and new guidelines as hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flock to the city.
Whether you're attending or simply planning to be in the city during the event there are some things to know.
Lollapalooza will hit Chicago's Grant Park July 28-31.
Street closures for Lollapalooza have been underway for days in Chicago in the lead-up to the event.
The following street closures are or will be in effect:
Dua Lipa, J. Cole and Green Day are slated to headline the four-day festival, as well as other popular artists like Lil Baby, Machine Gun Kelly, Kygo and Doja Cat. In total, the event will bring 170 artists to nine stages.
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Single-day tickets for Chicago's Grant Park music festival range from $125 for General Admission tickets to $4,200 for a 4-day Platinum Pass, all of which are already on sale.
General Admission+ tickets are selling for $225, which includes shade and seating in two private groves near Buckingham Fountain, premium restrooms and a full-service bar with preferred pricing.
New general admission ticket bundles are also available, with two-day and three-day passes joining the collection. Two single-day passes will retail for $220, and three single-day passes will go for $330 on the festival's website.
The week leading up to the festival, Chicago venues will see popular artists from Lollapalooza hit their stages, with the aftershow schedule released Tuesday.
The House of Blues, Metro and Aragon Ballroom, among other spots, will host performers like The Wombats, Wallows, The Regrettes, Zhu, Fletcher and Beach Bunny from July 26-31.
Green Day, Lollapalooza's Sunday headliner is also putting on a Lollapalooza Aftershow in Chicago.
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Tickets are on sale for the aftershows here.
There is no requirement to provide a negative COVID-19 test or show proof of vaccination to get in this year.
Chicago's Department of Public Health advised people to wear masks in indoor public settings and stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines, including booster shots. Those who experience symptoms are encouraged to not attend events, but instead stay home and get tested, CDPH stated.
Also, anyone who has symptoms of COVID-19 or tested positive within the five days prior to an event should not attend, even if they've been vaccinated, according to health officials.
CDPH's primary concern, it stated on Twitter, is those who are immunocompromised, individuals with underlying conditions and those who aren't up-to-date on vaccinations. The aforementioned individuals should avoid non-essential large gatherings, health officials say.
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Illinois and Chicago eased their COVID restrictions, lifting their indoor mask and proof of vaccination requirements in late February. Lollapalooza is billed, among many other summer festivals, to return to its pre-pandemic size and scope.
Lollapalooza's website says the event "works closely with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure the safest possible experience."
There will be both uniformed and plain-clothed security throughout the event, organizers said.
Here is Lolla's latest bag policy:
A number of items will not be allowed in the venue this year. Here's a look at what is and isn't prohibited:
The following items are ALLOWED:
The following items are PROHIBITED: