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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.
173:. The festival has attracted several major brand sponsorships and even created a donation program for several non-profit organizations. The main events of the festival are located on Pike Street and Pine Street, however, the crowds and foot traffic branch out into more of the neighboring streets, causing nearby businesses to be irritated. Although the festival is largely known for its musical performances, the block party also includes free events, such as yoga and a skate competition, located at the
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purchased between July 5 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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Lajeunesse's ownership, he strives to use this event as an opportunity for small, local bands to gain exposure in front of large audiences. Through the most recent event in 2019, the festival has managed to book large notable artists, but continues to make an effort to dedicate 65-70% of the lineup to local artists. The event has expanded to showcase over 120 acts over the span of seven stages.
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individuals describing difficulty with mobility while in the crowds in the fenced areas. The fences pose a safety issue and block visibility to local businesses. In 2019, changes were required to be made to certain aspects of the physical layout of the outside area of the event to adapt to the needs of the surrounding stores and restaurants.
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and began to charge $ 8 per ticket for admission. The event presented over 20 bands and had roughly 3,000 people present at the two day festival. Initially as an extension on a trial basis by the
Seattle special events office, the festival became a three-day event from 2010; overall attendance that
259:. In 2013, the festival offered an option to donate to the local non-profit, 12th Avenue Arts project, when purchasing a ticket to the event. Capitol Hill Block Party matched donations up to a total of $ 5000, and in 2019, the producers reopened the same matching donations program for non-profits
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