How Do You Not Get Lost At The New Orleans Jazz Fest?
80,000 people will attend the Jazz Fest any one day-that’s over 600,000 people for the whole festival. It’s easy to get lost from your friends. “I’m going to the bathroom, I’ll be right back,” can be famous last words if you suddenly have an urge to get some alligator meat. Here’s how to reconnect with friends if you lose track. Get a couple of extra cell phones just for the festival. However, don’t rely on them too much. There are tens of thousands of cell phones at the festival and this can wreak havoc on your connection. Instead, walkie-talkies are a good alternative. Fairly cheap and you won’t have a problem with interference. Set up a common meeting place. If you’ve never been to the Jazz Fest, set up a meeting place when you get there. Look for a spot that’s not overly crowded, or meet at a particular food stand, band, craft area, etc. Always have a map on hand. These can be found in local newspaper the week of the Fest. Determine your schedule ahead of time-give a copy of the sc
