Buckle up for a secure and enjoyable Dillo Speedway

The Dillo Day music competition returns on Saturday, May 16, for its 54th version.

This 12 months’s theme, Dillo Speedway, will carry all the pleasure of a racetrack to the lakefront, that includes meals, drinks and, after all, reside music.

The Division of Student Affairs has launched its annual Smart Dillo campaign to remind festivalgoers to remain secure throughout the annual celebration.

“This festival is a well-deserved opportunity for students to come together to enjoy this incredible Northwestern tradition that our Mayfest students have worked so hard to put together,” mentioned Mona Dugo, dean of scholars and assistant vice chairman for wellness. “That said, it’s important to prioritize safety and make responsible choices to ensure that everyone has the best Dillo Day possible.”

Know earlier than you go

All attendees should register for a Dillo Day wristband through the Norris Box Office and decide it up in Seabury Hall at 2122 Sheridan Road by May 15. Graduate college students can decide up wristbands at Pritzker Law School from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 13. Students could solely decide up wristbands for themselves and their visitor, and so they should come ready with their affirmation electronic mail, their Wildcard and a type of identification for his or her visitor if relevant. Wristbands can’t be picked up on Dillo Day.

This year’s lineup consists of Malcolm Todd, Daya, Trim and Tiffany Day.

On the large day, attendees can enter the competition on the north aspect of Norris University Center starting at 11:30 a.m. The main exits will likely be situated on the north aspect of the Lakefill, simply south of the Kellogg Global Hub, and on the again aspect of the Bienen School of Music, simply earlier than the bridge. Once the competition concludes, a further exit heading north alongside the east aspect of Martin Stadium may also be opened.

Before you arrive, familiarize your self with what you can and cannot bring to Dillo Speedway. Prohibited gadgets embrace blankets and sheets, recording gear, glass containers, exterior drinks, hammocks, umbrellas, weapons, tents and different shade-making units, and unauthorized signage or show supplies resembling banners, flyers and flags. Please notice that for the security of our group, metallic detecting wands will likely be in use on the entrance and all luggage will likely be searched.

After the race, end robust with a clear neighborhood. Join Off-Campus Life at 8 a.m. on May 17 for a cleanup occasion, with free breakfast supplied for all volunteers and the possibility to win prizes. Sign up here.