WebSite: http://risefestival.com/
I have to start out by saying that this experience was
Euphoric. The RiSE event happens every year around October in Jean, NV or
The Mojave desert which is only a 40 minute drive from Las Vegas. Certain Hotels in Las Vegas such as the Paris have
shuttles out to the event. I live near Las Vegas so it was a smooth quick
drive.
I suggest you get there early even though the event opens
at 3pm, over 10,000 people will be there. We got there an hour early and the
staff members were very helpful in directing organized parking and close to the
entrance. There is a 1000 meter walk in sand and rocks so wear
comfortable shoes.
As we walked up to the RISE festival there were kind
staff that greeted us and letting everyone know where the bathroom locations
are and answering any questions you may have. You receive a nice bamboo
mat including a pen to write on your lanterns. We got settled and grabbed
something to eat but had a hard time deciding since they had quite a few food
vendors. They offered Wine and Lagunitas beer. I suggest you grab food
before 7:30pm or you will miss the 1st lantern take off. There
are 2 take offs. The weather was perfect with a slight cool breeze.
As the sun set and the calming music was playing, they
told us to light our torches which are already provided for you. Thousands of
torches were lit and the darkness just glowed.
As we lit our lanterns with messages on them, they had a
countdown…. 3..2..1.. lift off. It was breath taking. To see over 20,000
lanterns lift up and people shouting with laughter was so
touching. If anything to experience in your life, this will lift you up. After the
lanterns are all released, they rewarded us all with a brief firework show. I
am still on cloud 9 after 3 days.
I also purchased 2 RISE shirts which were a descent price
for high quality fabric.
The online purchase went smoothly and picking up the
tickets took a while but the staff was doing the best job and was organized.
I would recommend this wonderful experience to
everyone!!!!!
There is no wrong way to experience RISE.
I hope to go again and again.
