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January 04th, 2014

1/4/2014

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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

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