As we speed towards festival season, we can't help but get caught up in all the epic fun that awaits us. Here are the feelings, experiences, sights and sounds we're most hyped for.

1. Dressing up and getting crazy.

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2. Spending a week living in the electric wild.

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3. The intricately designed stages that transport you to a distant land.

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4. The amazing art installations that blow your mind.

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5. Lasers. All the lasers.

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6. Being able to jump on a ride while fireworks go off during your favorite artist's set.

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7. The moment the music hits you and you feel completely alive.

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8. Creating memories with the ones you love that will last a lifetime.

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9. Immersing yourself in the festival culture.

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10. The breathtaking sunsets after a full day of raging.

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11. The electric wonderland the grounds become at night.

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12. Feeling completely free.

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13. Meeting new people that become friends for life.

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14. That feeling of togetherness you can’t quite explain.

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15. The feeling of unmatched global unity that can only be achieved on the dance floor.

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