{"id":208512,"date":"2026-03-27T16:16:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/208512\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T16:16:08","slug":"ultra-music-festival-veterans-share-tips-for-3-day-survival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/208512\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultra Music Festival veterans share tips for 3-day survival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text text--small text--normal text--primary\">Published:\u00a0March 27, 2026 at 11:38 AM<\/p>\n<p>lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpand<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/JFPXI5YG5KN44WLRGINFNIELLA.jpg\"  width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/>SKY 10 flies over Ultra Music Festival on Friday in Miami. (Copyright 2022 by WPLG Local10.com &#8211; All rights reserved.) <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">MIAMI \u2014 The most common tip among local Ultra Music Festival veterans was that planning and preparation pay off. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Here are some of the best strategies to survive the intensity of the three-day party at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami:<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Tips on what to wear <\/p>\n<p>Prioritize comfort: Avoid high heels, long sleeves, or long dresses, or pants. Instead, opt for your broken-in sneakers and shorts in breathable and stretchy fabrics. Use a single-pocket fanny pack or a small, clear plastic, PVC, or vinyl bag.There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.local10.com\/weather\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.local10.com\/weather\/\">chance of rain on Sunday<\/a>, so choose water-resistant materials and pack a poncho. It will be partly cloudy on Saturday, but temperatures will be mostly in the 80s and 70s, so opt for linen, cotton, or bamboo to stay cool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Suggested checklist on what to take <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ultramusicfestival.com\/activate\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/ultramusicfestival.com\/activate\/\">UMF activated<\/a> wristband<a href=\"https:\/\/ultramusicfestival.com\/health-safety\/forms-of-identification\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/ultramusicfestival.com\/health-safety\/forms-of-identification\/\">Valid ID<\/a>Charged phone Earplugs to protect hearing Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the bright lights at night. Hydration packs are allowed ElectrolytesDeodorant wipesBandaidsSunscreenLipbalm Eye dropsBaby wipes Hand sanitizer Cough drops<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Tips on how to get there<\/p>\n<p>The Metro and MetroMover are the best ways to avoid traffic and street closures. The transfer from the Metro to the MetroMover is at Government Center. The MetroMover\u2019s Inner, Brickell, and Omni loops stop at Bayfront Park Station, First Street Station, and College\/Bayside Station stops, all of which are close to <a href=\"https:\/\/ultramusicfestival.com\/site-map\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/ultramusicfestival.com\/site-map\/\">the UMF entrance<\/a> along Biscayne Boulevard. The services run until 2 a.m. Don\u2019t drive there. Parking options are extremely limited and overpriced. Surge pricing is something to be aware of with ride-share services. Safety Walk ambassadors should be available at 305-415-3896<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Tips on how to stay safe <\/p>\n<p>Outsmart pickpockets who will be in search of phones Be prepared for spotty cell phone service Get the Ultra Worldwide app for safety alerts. It\u2019s at <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ultra-worldwide\/id1245396082\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ultra-worldwide\/id1245396082\">the App Store<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ultra&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ultra&amp;hl=en_US\">Google Play<\/a>. Don\u2019t buy anything cash from strangers right outside the festival. If \u201cthe deal\u201d is too good to be true, it\u2019s likely a rip off. There will be undercover law enforcement and surveillance, but nothing keeps you safer than traveling in a group with caring friends who are aware of their surroundings. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Other tips<\/p>\n<p>Arrive early to avoid long linesCheck the UMF Map: Know where the bathrooms arePlan your set schedule Don\u2019t limit yourself to one stage<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Get familiar with Bayfront Park! The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ULTRA2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#ULTRA2026<\/a> Site Map is out now! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TCYwwptG6V\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/TCYwwptG6V<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ultra Music Festival (@ultra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ultra\/status\/2036939594793439379?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">March 25, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Related stories<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body__copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WPLG Local10.com &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"Andrea Torres\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/https:\/\/author-service-images-sandbox-us-east-1.publishing.aws.arc.pub\/wplginc\/83a8effa-fc87-4940-96.jpeg\"  width=\"100\" height=\"100\"\/>Andrea Torres<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-author-bio__author-description\">The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team in 2013. She wrote for the Miami Herald for more than 9 years and won a Green Eyeshade Award.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published:\u00a0March 27, 2026 at 11:38 AM lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandSKY 10 flies over Ultra Music Festival on Friday in Miami. 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