Jew Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 So this past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the "Electric Daisy Carnival" (EDC), which is known as a giant "rave." But as I found out, it is actually the largest music festival in North America (100,000-110,000 people a night) and offers a whole lot more than barely dressed women and furrys. Even if you don't like the music (I have to admit, I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would), the production itself is so large scale and impressive you can't help but leave going "wow." For us theme park nerds, it featured a ride lineup that rivals or beats your local fair! EDC takes place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway (which is about 20-30 minutes from the strip, next to Nellis AFB). So I get to take cool pictures like this. Not pictured: a sign I saw in the ICC center that said Indy has a radio code for when a driver experiences over 60G's. Holy crap! This was the main stage. It was the largest temporary stage ever built in North America. The DJ's would be set up in the "owls nest" underneath the Owl's wings. The Owl itself was a giant animatronic where the wings would open for a DJ's intro, then the head and eyes would interact for the set. Here's the main stage in action. I think this was AVICII or Tiesto's set for you EDM fans. And for our lighting guys on here...a photo from the FOH deck to show what powered the main stage. This was my personal favorite stage. All those video screens on the ceiling were on trusses that moved during DJ sets. ...And another of the 7 total stages they had for the weekend. One last stage photo taken from the roof. You'll also notice there happens to be rides at EDC. What a perfect segway! There were two zippers... ...A Zamperla Disk'O & KMG Inversion... ...an ARM drop tower... ...AND a Fabbri drop tower... ...A credit... ...And FOUR ferris wheels...plus a bunch of other rides I didn't bother to take pictures off. If rides or EDM music weren't your thing...there was lots of other things to take in....like fireworks! ...Random cool looking art structures throughout... ...having a gourmet meal on a private deck overlooking the main stage just for dinner packages... ...enjoy ridiculously priced alcohol from a cabana deck hosted by Marquee nightclub that was bottle service only... ...and even get married!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805Andrew Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I didn't know EDM had rides! That would be cool if more concert festivals had rides. Nothing like killing time on rides in between bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printersdevil78 Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 But as I found out, it ... offers a whole lot more than barely dressed women and furrys. But what else could you possibly need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted June 27, 2013 Author Share Posted June 27, 2013 ^Considering there were plenty of women who should not have been barely dressed...rides were definitely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 In my general experience, for every one girl who can pull that look off there are about ten who try and can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 ^Thankfully the ratio seemed to be the opposite...but just that one was enough to do some damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Dude! I was working at the Cosmo all that weekend. It was Insane the ammount of barely there outfits the chicks were wearing. I was in heaven. I would just lounge in the hotel lobby after work, boob and ass watchin'. It was awesome! And the chicks were stupid hawt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 That event was a lot bigger than I expected! It actually looks like a lot of fun, especially with the rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I really know nothing about this event, but the stages and lighting packages are pretty impressive. And I had no idea they had rides! dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I didn't know EDM had rides! That would be cool if more concert festivals had rides. Nothing like killing time on rides in between bands. Actually, although it's on a MUCH smaller scale, my local park in my town has a music festival with some decent rudes... It's awesome.. Two great things for the price of one.. Music and rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Where are pictures of the barely dressed women you speak of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Yeah Joey. Why ya holdin' out on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 It's really insane how different of a world Vegas becomes when EDC is in town. Some aspects are awesome, the women, the light crowds at strip attractions. Other things are annoying, like drunk teens running amok and all the traffic. All in all it definitely made work more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 If you insist.... Here's Holly Madison (in the Yellow & Black) if that counts! ...Or you can play your very own game of Where's Waldo and find a hot chick amongst the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I would say Holly Madison counts as hawt! Guy "We need a boobs Taiko!" Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 ^She's engaged to the founder/CEO of Insomniac (the production company that does EDC)...so now she's always around at the events dressed like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 And that's a bad thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted June 30, 2013 Author Share Posted June 30, 2013 ^Not at all! FYI: There's even going to be an EDC festival in Orlando in November! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 So jealous! Looked like so much fun. They had a good line up from what I heard about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 I've heard some things about EDC, but holy cow I didn't expect it to be so big! Large gatherings excite me, but add in rides, food, and good music, then we're talking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArrowHater Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 (edited) I personally love finding the girls with unique rave outfits. Edited February 24, 2014 by ArrowHater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I have no objections to anything in that photo. Except for the fact that it's out of focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The49er Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 If I ever get my wish and become a producer/DJ, you will find me immediately after my set on a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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