The tickets have come, the schedule is out, and your dealer is running out of ‘party favors’ – all signs pointing to Electric Zoo knocking at your door. This year is the first time the festival is going three days, and if you don’t know how to pace yourself, you’re going to miss out on the ridiculousness that is EZ. Check out our can’t miss acts, a schedule of who we’re going to see, and some tips to help you survive the weekend after the jump.

This summer, we’re determined to bring you party animals the best of the best dance parties. We kicked off in grand fashion at Governor’s Ball but we plan on going out with the biggest bang of all: Electric Zoo on Randall’s Island. Brought to you by our friends at Made Event, Electric Zoo will shock and awe this Labor Day Weekend for the third year in a row. Get your tickets here. I’ve been the previous two years and can say with utmost confidence that Randall’s Island turns into the biggest outdoor club you could ever imagine. The picture below doesn’t come close to doing this party justice. Read the details after the jump!

This weekend, hipsters young and old will converge en masse at Chicago’s Grant Park for the annual Lollapalooza musical festival. Hundreds of acts will perform during the festival’s three days, spanning all kinds of genres, and I bet you’re wondering what the hell you should go see. Well, lucky for you, I’m here to help. I’m going to let you in on 9 must-see acts at Lollapalooza.