MIAMI BEACH, Fla. \u2014 The 26th Ultra Music Festival continues Sunday, concluding at 10 p.m. with thousands enjoying the beats on closing day. The festival has another year left on its current agreement to use Bayfront Park, a location many of the estimated 150,000 attendees say makes Ultra unique.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love everything about Ultra. I love the music, the community, the vibe,\u201d said Meghan Clubb from West Palm.<\/p>\n
From the top EDM names performing live to the festival calling Bayfront Park home for the past five years, fans praised the setting.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s perfect compared to other stuff that\u2019s surrounded by open land. This is where it\u2019s at. You\u2019re surrounded by water. The weather. It\u2019s perfect,\u201d said Marcus Colon from New York.<\/p>\n
In 2022, a five-year lease was brokered between the city and festival organizers through 2027.<\/p>\n
David Carrasco from Miami said the festival\u2019s economic impact is also clear. <\/p>\n
\u201cFrom what it\u2019s doing for the economy, it\u2019s amazing — it\u2019s like a staycation for us. They have improved so much,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Organizers estimate that over the last 25 years, Ultra has boosted the local economy by nearly $3 billion.<\/p>\n
But the annual event has created inconveniences for nearby residents, from noise levels to gridlocked streets.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, a community meeting discussed the festival\u2019s future in downtown Miami as a possible 20-year lease is considered.<\/p>\n
Miami Commissioner Damian Pardo said community input will help keep residents happy while allowing Ultra to continue its success. <\/p>\n
Over the past 26 years, Ultra has become a globally recognized festival that contributes to Miami\u2019s economy and cultural identity. Over the years, Miami has increased housing density in the area to meet global demand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Today, our downtown Miami neighborhood has become a vertical community with thousands more residents now calling this area home. A manageable quality of life for residents coexisting with the production demands of a major global event requires a clear understanding between the City of Miami, the Bayfront Park Management Trust, and Ultra. Clear expectations, clear communications, and transparency should characterize this understanding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The upcoming community meeting is an opportunity to listen, engage, and help harmonize the experience for everyone. An opportunity that balances respect for the quality of life in the area, while providing a path for Ultra\u2019s continued success. The current Ultra contract expires in May 2027, and we look forward to helping all parties forge a mutually beneficial path forward.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Miami Commissioner Damian Pardo<\/p>\n
Rain made a brief appearance this weekend, but festivalgoers didn\u2019t mind.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t come to Florida and not expect rain, ya know,\u201d said Max Kessler from New York.<\/p>\n
\u201cA little rain today is not a big deal. It\u2019s because I came, I brought the energy,\u201d said Rebecca Carrasco from Miami.<\/p>\n
Traffic on Biscayne Boulevard will remain affected until around 7 a.m. Monday morning. A community input meeting is scheduled for April 2 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
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