Compiled by Ashmar Mandou

Lollapalooza is here to take over Grant Park Thursday through Sunday with headlining performances from Lorde, the Smashing Pumpkins, Zara Larson, and Olivia Dean, to name a few. Whether you’ve attended Lollapalooza in the past or if it’s your first time, we’ve complied a few tips to help make the experience safe for everyone.

Sun Protection
Festivals can involve long periods of sun exposure, which puts you at risk of sunburn. Sunburn can be painful, which may affect your festival experience, but it also increase your risk of some serious health issues, such as skin cancer. Tips to protect yourself from the sun include:

• Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 before going in the sun and reapply it every two hours.

• Cover up during the hottest part of the day to protect your skin.

• Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun.

• Wear a cap or wide-brimmed hat to protect areas you might miss with sunscreen, including your scalp and the tops of your ears.

Buddy System
Whether you’re attending with a single friend or as part of a group, who you attend your festival with can help make your experience the best it can be. Attending a festival with people you trust ensures you’ve got support if anything goes wrong. No matter what size your group is, some people like to implement a buddy system to make sure no one’s ever left on their own or in a dangerous situation.

Facilities
Most festival websites will have a map you can check out before you get there. Some key facilities you might want to familiarize yourself with include:

• the toilets

• washing facilities

• camping areas

• water bottle refill stations

• where to buy food

• a good meeting point, in case anyone gets lost

• first aid points

Lollapalooza is nearly sold out. However, there are single-days tickets for Sunday still available starting at $185 for general admission. For tickets or additional information, head over to lollapalooza.com.