Electric Daisy Carnival

Lead Photo EDC essentials: a writer completes his carnival to-do list

Mark Adams | Sat, Jun 9, 2012 (10:24 p.m.)

Because there's more to experience than just some good EDM.

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Lead Photo The seven wonders of Electric Daisy Carnival Night 1

Sarah Feldberg | Sat, Jun 9, 2012 (3:19 p.m.)

An Afrojack orgasm, astro-bunnies and sensory overload inside the Speedway's neon ant farm.

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Lead Photo EDC Day 1 off to a smooth start

Andrea Domanick | Sat, Jun 9, 2012 (11:37 a.m.)

Approximately 115,000 fans poured into the Speedway for the festival's first night.

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Lead Photo Examining the business of partying at EDMbiz

Andrea Domanick | Fri, Jun 8, 2012 (7:25 p.m.)

Cosmopolitan hosts EDC-fueled music and club conference.

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Lead Photo A sneak peek at the Electric Daisy Carnival festival grounds

Andrea Domanick | Thu, Jun 7, 2012 (8 p.m.)

The Speedway looks like a "small city," with 115,000 attendees expected per night.

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Lead Photo Getting to know EDC goers could help Las Vegas in the long run

Richard N. Velotta | Thu, Jun 7, 2012 (5:57 p.m.)

An Insomniac study estimated last year's festival generated $136.4 million for the local economy.

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Lead Photo 500 Metro officers on duty at EDC 2012

Jackie Valley | Thu, Jun 7, 2012 (10:06 a.m.)

Last year, the dance music fest counted 61 arrests over three days.

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Lead Photo Tackling Electric Daisy Carnival’s massive music lineup

Annie Zaleski | Thu, Jun 7, 2012 (midnight)

Three suggested routes—feel free to mix and match!

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Lead Photo 24 hours with Armin van Buuren

Sarah Gianetto | Thu, Jun 7, 2012 (midnight)

Following the EDM master over Memorial Day Weekend.

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Quick-hit Q&As with some of our favorite EDC DJs

Sam Glaser | Thu, Jun 7, 2012 (midnight)

Guess what Carl Cox says he sounds like …

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Lead Photo The Weekly interview: Richie Hawtin

Mark Adams | Thu, Jun 7, 2012 (midnight)

The techno veteran talks EDC, bottle service and Deadmau5’s mom.

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Lead Photo Electric Daisy Carnival announces schedule for 2012 Las Vegas festival

Finally, what you've all been waiting for ...

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Lead Photo EDC 101: What to bring, where to park and how to get there

Festival basics to help you have a smooth EDC ride.

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Lead Photo Build your own Electric Daisy Carnival

Sarah Feldberg | Wed, Jun 6, 2012 (5:54 p.m.)

Don't feel like hitting the Speedway? Dance to the same DJs on the Strip.

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Lead Photo Dressing for Electric Daisy Carnival

Sam Glaser @sammyglaser | Wed, Jun 6, 2012 (5 p.m.)

How to fit in, stand out and survive the weekend in some modicum of comfort ...

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Cover Story
EDC 101

What: Electric Daisy Carnival, the country’s largest annual dance-music festival, taking place in Las Vegas for the second straight summer. (If you don’t know what EDC is by now, it probably isn’t for you.)

Who: A crap-ton of DJs and other electronic music acts, from the superfamous to the relatively unknown. For the full lineup and set times, visit electricdaisycarnival.com.

When: June 8-10, 7 p.m.-5:30 a.m. (yes, 5:30 a.m.).

Where: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. N., located some 20 miles north of town.

Tickets: Sold out, but lots are being offered on Craigslist and eBay. Three-day passes originally sold for $275.

Ages: 18 and up, though VIP areas are 21 and over.

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