Preparations underway for inaugural Lovin’ Life Fest

Sydney Heiberger
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Preparations underway for inaugural Lovin’ Life Fest

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Preparations are underway for Charlotte’s inaugural Lovin’ Life Fest, which is expected to bring in tens of thousands of attendees and some of the biggest names in music.

The festival will be held at First Ward Park in Uptown from May 3-5, and Post Malone, Stevie Nicks, and Noah Kahan will headline the shows.

Credit: Lovin’ Life Festival
Credit: Lovin’ Life Festival

Leaders from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Charlotte Area Transit System, and Emergency Management will hold a briefing Monday at 11 a.m. to discuss their plans for the week, including how they plan to keep festival goers safe.

Festival organizers have implemented a clear bag policy for attendees and will prohibit the following items:

  • Fireworks

  • Explosives of any kind

  • Weapons or firearms of any kind

  • Bladder style backpacks

  • Bota bags

  • Drugs

  • Drug paraphernalia

  • Outside food, alcohol, or drinks, including unopened water bottles.

  • Kites

  • Coolers

  • Umbrellas

  • Audio recording devices

  • Professional video or photography equipment

  • Tents

  • Framed backpacks

  • Chairs of any kind

  • Laser pointers

  • Pets and animals

According to the city website, street closures will begin as early as Tuesday, April 30.

The following street closures begin April 30 at 10 a.m.:

  • 8th Street from Caldwell Street to the light rail tracks

  • 7th Street from Caldwell Street to Brevard Street

The following street closures begin May 2 at 10 a.m.:

  • Brevard Street from 6th Street to 9th Street

  • 9th Street from Caldwell Street to the light rail tracks

  • 7th Street from Brevard Street to the light rail tracks

Caldwell Street from 6th Street to 9th Street will close one hour before to one hour after each day’s concerts, except after the last concert. Caldwell will remain closed and reopen by 6:00 a.m. at the latest on May 6.

The following streets will reopen on May 6 at 6 a.m.:

  • Brevard Street

  • 9th Street

  • 7th Street from Brevard Street to the light rail tracks

The following streets will reopen on May 7 at 6 a.m.:

  • 7th Street from Caldwell Street to Brevard Street

  • 8th Street from Caldwell Street to the light rail tracks

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