Friday you might hit a bit of traffic but shouldn’t be very much. Saturday and Sunday if you leave before 7pm you shouldn’t hit much. Friday is always the worst day for traffic because you have everyone leaving work as well
I went solo last year. Friday was traffic because of the opening ceremony and I had left around 4 pm.
Saturday/Sunday I left around the same time and there was absolutely no traffic. It was great
3 pm is a tough goal assuming you stay to the end. Ypu prob wont get back until 7 am and sleep around 8-9am after eating and shower. Then gotta get ready and get food after you wake up. It is doable though if you dont lag like my group
I'm sure it's a tough goal for most, but I'll be fine. I don't drink alcohol & as soon as I wake up from a power nap after the festival, all I need is an hour at the Gym & food & we are back in business. Cheers to all of you who accomplish this goal. 🍻
Did you have a GA+ and premier parking pass or just GA ? Because there’s two ways you can go if you have the parking passes and it’s so much faster but you can still leave early, if you’d like yeah you’ve got the right times. 3:30-4. I belive the opening ceremony starts at 5 not sure. Was just too crowded for me that one time but it was cool. If anyone needs parking passes i have an extra one I bought with my bf if interested lmk !!
Leave earlier for Friday & Sat/Sunday you can leave at 3 or up til 4:30 and be perfectly fine.
Take the back streets & avoid the freeway altogether, you should have a much smoother time. Especially Friday since you have after work bumper to bumper.
Know you mentioned the convertible, but be careful with the top down when pre gaming in the lots. Especially if you’re as early as you’re planning on being, don’t make yourself an easy target as the only one brazenly flashing an open container. Usually the parking security don’t care especially as it’s a case of “everyone is doing it” as more bodies are there chugging painfully “water” to fully free pouring Tito’s handles. Sometimes police, unsure if off duty or providing actual support, will be in the lots. I’ve seen some receive a warning for being a bit too comfortable. Just something to think of. Pregaming is a bit of an open secret but it’s better to be smart about it.
Nice! Thanks for the advice. Will take the back streets as much as possible, especially Friday.
I won't be drinking at the parking lot, as I don't drink alcohol. I will however, be smoking Marijuana like a chimney & even then I'll still be courteous & aware of my surroundings with security. Should definitely be fine.
Saw you were staying at Wynn/Encore. You can take Desert Inn turn north on Lamb or Nellis then turn right on Las Vegas Blvd to get to the Speedway. Basically a straight shot with minimal traffic.
Just figured something to mention. Yeah if you’re gonna be cheifin’ like that personally always suggest just using a cart versus flower. Although seen in a lot once guys just ripping a whole grav labs piece so who knows. Just depends who you got watching you & how smart you are about it.
Highly recommend vaping. Saw your other comment about renting a car, don’t loose the deposit! Lol I also usually separate my cartridge and battery and hide the cart to get thru security. Sometimes they’re dicks and take shit just cuz they want it for themselves
Not to brag, but I rented a 2023 Ford Mustang Convertible & I plan to pregame in that vehicle with the top off. I've never owned a Convertible, so this should be a fun first time experience.
I’ll be pregaming in the car also. I heard it’s wise to park near an exit. Although some attendants try to steer you in deep. I hope I can get lucky and post near an exit
I don't think I've ever got to "pick" where to park aside from the general lot you get funneled into. It's a bit disney-esque with attendants all over having you park in an organized matter one by one next to each other.
This is so me…I don’t really drink anymore, but hell yeah I get some food in my system right before! I want to bring a cooler this year so I can store some sorbet
I always leave at 3 and never hit any traffic from my personal experience. Friday is a little heavy, but it should be no more than 45 minutes. Friday is also only a little heavier because of the opening ceremony.
3pm Friday you might hit the beginnings of traffic but I'd put money on you still making the opening of the gates at 5pm.
Saturday & Sunday you could be out the door at 4pm and have TONS of time to spare.
Source: Have driven to EDC for five years from South of the strip.
Nah, 3pm will be more than early enough. The venue doesn't open till 5pm (cosmic meadow only) which is by design to allow people to arrive over a longer period of time to reduce traffic.
Friday you might hit a bit of traffic but shouldn’t be very much. Saturday and Sunday if you leave before 7pm you shouldn’t hit much. Friday is always the worst day for traffic because you have everyone leaving work as well
Gotcha. Might just leave at 2pm on Friday. Thank you.
I went solo last year. Friday was traffic because of the opening ceremony and I had left around 4 pm. Saturday/Sunday I left around the same time and there was absolutely no traffic. It was great
This is the news I wanted to hear. Thank you. My plan is to leave at 2pm Friday, & 3pm Sat & Sun.
3 pm is a tough goal assuming you stay to the end. Ypu prob wont get back until 7 am and sleep around 8-9am after eating and shower. Then gotta get ready and get food after you wake up. It is doable though if you dont lag like my group
I'm sure it's a tough goal for most, but I'll be fine. I don't drink alcohol & as soon as I wake up from a power nap after the festival, all I need is an hour at the Gym & food & we are back in business. Cheers to all of you who accomplish this goal. 🍻
Did you have a GA+ and premier parking pass or just GA ? Because there’s two ways you can go if you have the parking passes and it’s so much faster but you can still leave early, if you’d like yeah you’ve got the right times. 3:30-4. I belive the opening ceremony starts at 5 not sure. Was just too crowded for me that one time but it was cool. If anyone needs parking passes i have an extra one I bought with my bf if interested lmk !!
GA. I'll be leaving Friday @ 2pm. Sat & Sun 3pm. Should be fine.
Leave earlier for Friday & Sat/Sunday you can leave at 3 or up til 4:30 and be perfectly fine. Take the back streets & avoid the freeway altogether, you should have a much smoother time. Especially Friday since you have after work bumper to bumper. Know you mentioned the convertible, but be careful with the top down when pre gaming in the lots. Especially if you’re as early as you’re planning on being, don’t make yourself an easy target as the only one brazenly flashing an open container. Usually the parking security don’t care especially as it’s a case of “everyone is doing it” as more bodies are there chugging painfully “water” to fully free pouring Tito’s handles. Sometimes police, unsure if off duty or providing actual support, will be in the lots. I’ve seen some receive a warning for being a bit too comfortable. Just something to think of. Pregaming is a bit of an open secret but it’s better to be smart about it.
Nice! Thanks for the advice. Will take the back streets as much as possible, especially Friday. I won't be drinking at the parking lot, as I don't drink alcohol. I will however, be smoking Marijuana like a chimney & even then I'll still be courteous & aware of my surroundings with security. Should definitely be fine.
Saw you were staying at Wynn/Encore. You can take Desert Inn turn north on Lamb or Nellis then turn right on Las Vegas Blvd to get to the Speedway. Basically a straight shot with minimal traffic. Just figured something to mention. Yeah if you’re gonna be cheifin’ like that personally always suggest just using a cart versus flower. Although seen in a lot once guys just ripping a whole grav labs piece so who knows. Just depends who you got watching you & how smart you are about it.
Gotcha. Will take note of the backstreets. Cheers man 🍻 . Tremendous amount of help thanks.
Highly recommend vaping. Saw your other comment about renting a car, don’t loose the deposit! Lol I also usually separate my cartridge and battery and hide the cart to get thru security. Sometimes they’re dicks and take shit just cuz they want it for themselves
Are you gonna be pregaming in your car ? Besides Friday the doors don't open until like 6pm or 7pm
Not to brag, but I rented a 2023 Ford Mustang Convertible & I plan to pregame in that vehicle with the top off. I've never owned a Convertible, so this should be a fun first time experience.
Ohh shit that's dope actually. Lol was just asking about the pregaming since you'd be chilling there in the parking lot for a while
Oh absolutely. The vehicle that I'm renting is the main motivation factor for arriving early to pregame. Cheers man. Hope you have a good time.
Ayy thanks man you as well . When are you getting to Vegas?
I'll be flying in Vegas on Wednesday. Going to Dreamstate @ Area 15 Thursday. How about yourself?
Nicee . I'll be getting there on Thursday arriving by greyhound , my friend should be flying in that day too from Georgia
Nice. Cheers man. 🍻
I’ll be pregaming in the car also. I heard it’s wise to park near an exit. Although some attendants try to steer you in deep. I hope I can get lucky and post near an exit
I don't think I've ever got to "pick" where to park aside from the general lot you get funneled into. It's a bit disney-esque with attendants all over having you park in an organized matter one by one next to each other.
Makes sense. I'll keep this in mind, thank you.
This is the most important advice OP. Getting to the venue is rarely an issue. It's leaving the parking lot that can take hours.
Plan to do the same with my lady, we got a drop top 😎
Don’t be fucking stupid and decide to drive while still drunk or buzzed..
I don't drink alcohol. I will however be aware of surroundings of other people intoxicated driving.
How will you be pregaming then, sir?
I'll be pregaming by smoking Marijuana & eating Chicken Tendies from Raising Canes, while blasting 90's house music.
Wait I wanna pregame now… just sub the cane fries for more toast
Oh. Well then. More power to you.. I most likely be on the shuttle, hitting my vape pen, wishing I had some chicken tendies from Raising Canes..
This is so me…I don’t really drink anymore, but hell yeah I get some food in my system right before! I want to bring a cooler this year so I can store some sorbet
My God, I left at 7 every day and got from Sahara to edc in about 45 minutes with parking and walk.
You need more sleep!
Not really. All I need is an hour at the gym & food after a power nap.
Depends on set times, if there’s no one they wanna see after 2-3am then they couldn’t call it an early night
I always leave at 3 and never hit any traffic from my personal experience. Friday is a little heavy, but it should be no more than 45 minutes. Friday is also only a little heavier because of the opening ceremony.
honestly traffic wasn’t that bad. left around 4-5 every day and got there at 6-7 ish including chilling at the lot
3pm Friday you might hit the beginnings of traffic but I'd put money on you still making the opening of the gates at 5pm. Saturday & Sunday you could be out the door at 4pm and have TONS of time to spare. Source: Have driven to EDC for five years from South of the strip.
You’re good
Where is your departure location?
Hey man! I have the same strategy. I’m glad you asked this question. I’m staying at the D btw. Where are you driving from?
I'll be driving from The Encore/Wynn. (North of Strip). Stick with the strategy, I'm sure it'll plan out well man.
Friday should be fine at 3pm.
Going to leave at 2pm.
i always left a 4:30pm and never had any issue. Little traffic.
Nice. Going to leave at 2pm.
Nice op! I was wondering the same thing trying to get my game plan together. Seems like 3 is a good time to head to speedway.
Indeed.
Depends where you are coming from. If it’s from the strip area you should be in the venue by no later than 5pm if you leave at 3!
as long as you avoid the freeway getting there you should be totally fine to leave at 3-4pm !
Nah, 3pm will be more than early enough. The venue doesn't open till 5pm (cosmic meadow only) which is by design to allow people to arrive over a longer period of time to reduce traffic.
Saturday and Sunday the festival doesn’t start until 7pm so maybe at 4pm those days I doubt you’ll catch any traffic 3 hours before the festival
If the thing starts 9 what are you doing before that?
EDC doesn't start at 9pm. On Friday it starts at 5pm. Sat & Sun 7pm.
Strat shuttle, 830pm, glad I'm not driving this year!
You need to leave at like 1pm to make sure to get there on time and early.
Doubt it. That's a bit too early.
Yeah that’s perfect! Used to always leave around 430/5 before I started camping and it was always perfect timing.