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Capitol Hill Special Events assessment claimed that business decreased as a result of the event. The quality of interaction with businesses in this area, including vandalism and littering, are further areas of complaints; there have been instances of trespassers attempting to use the property of nearby shops to illegally enter the festival. Parking and traffic contribute to the concerns of the businesses that were surveyed. Likewise, residents within and near the party grounds complain of loud noise preventing them from being able to sleep through the late hours of the event.
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purchased between July 5th and the beginning of the festival cost $ 150. VIP passes, including free gifts and access to the VIP beer garden, cost $ 250 for the three-day pass. In 2019, tickets to the event cost $ 70 for a one-day pass and starting prices for three-day passes cost $ 160. Options for VIP passes and two-day passes were also available for purchase through the event's website, where all official ticket sales are held.
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