1. Driving: Unless you splurged on the LOA Experience Pass (VIP), you’ll have to use street parking. Pay attention to signs, because there are always tons of street closures (which means tons of fines if you park in the wrong place).
2. Hydration: Make sure to bring an empty refillable water bottle so you don’t have to spend your life savings on drinks at the festival.
3. Clothing: When it comes to Voodoo, all bets are off. It can be warm midday and freezing a few hours later, so it’s best to bring some type of sweater or hoodie. Layering is key.
4. Prepare for the worst: Put your name and phone number on anything important that you’re bringing on festival grounds. If you lose it, hopefully you’ll get it back.
5. Eat the food: Don’t settle for the granola bar that you snuck in your backpack. Voodoo is chock full of the best foods of NOLA, and you won’t regret indulging a little. Some definite standouts are the crepes for Crepes a la Carte and The Rusty Pelican’s fried oreos.
6. Turn your phone off: Unless you’re taking a picture with your favorite band in the universe, step away from Facebook and Twitter for a few hours. You probably won’t get a signal anyway.