By now you've heard that Lollapalooza boasted a record sellout (270,000 tickets) with 130 bands playing on eight stages in Grant Park for the festival's seventh year in Chicago. Here's a by-the-numbers look at some facts you might not know about the just-concluded 20th anniversary event.
27
Festival arrests over the three days
950
Recycling bins on site, which is 250 more than originally planned
120
Bins filled with compostable materials
700
Garbage cans for patron use
40
Water spouts to keep attendees from using plastic bottles
500
Volunteers who staffed the festival every day.
Information provided by Emily Stengel, Lollapalooza services manager; Chicago Police Department
27
Festival arrests over the three days
950
Recycling bins on site, which is 250 more than originally planned
120
Bins filled with compostable materials
700
Garbage cans for patron use
40
Water spouts to keep attendees from using plastic bottles
500
Volunteers who staffed the festival every day.
Information provided by Emily Stengel, Lollapalooza services manager; Chicago Police Department
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