Coachella festival survival guide: everything you need to know
COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - News Channel 3 is sharing everything you need to know heading to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, from street closures to heat safety advice from local doctors.
Street Closures
The City of Indio is closing multiple streets on each Friday through Monday of the festival.
The following roads will be closed:
Avenue 49 between Hjorth Street and Monroe Street
Avenue 50 between Madison Street and Jackson Street
Hjorth Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 50
Madison Street between Avenue 49 and Avenue 52
The city recommends using the following alternate routes:
North and south travel, use Washington Street, Jackson Street, Calhoun Street and Golf Center Parkway.
East and west travel, use Highway 111, Fred Waring Drive, Miles Avenue, Dr. Carreon Boulevard and Avenue 54.
Pick up and drop off locations
Uber location:
Avenue 49 and Monroe Street on the southwest corner.
Friends & Family/Taxi Drop Off & Pick Up:
Avenue 52 and Madison Street on the northeast corner.
What can I bring?
You are permitted to bring bags/backpacks that are 18" x 13" x 8.5" or smaller.
You are also permitted to bring band aids, eye drops, breast milk pumps and containers, GoPros, service animals, and blankets/towels that are 50" x 70" or smaller.
There are also several items not permitted into the festival such as flashlights, outside food and drinks, advanced first aid kits, selfie sticks, aerosol products, drones, laptops and more. View a full list at www.coachella.com/faq.
Heat Safety
Doctors at JFK memorial hospital say every festival season they see an influx of patients with heat related illnesses. Dr. Julie Puzzo shared some tips to stay safe in the heat.
- Rest in the shade as much as possible
- Stay hydrated, drinks with electrolytes are helpful.
- Try to limit substance use, as that can exacerbate heat related illnesses.
