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Foo Fighters 4th of July Concert at RFK Stadium FAQs
06/30/2015
Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2015
RFK Stadium – Washington, DC
What time will gates open?
• Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
Who are the other acts performing?
• Other event performances include
o Buddy Guy,
o Gary Clark Jr.,
o Heart,
o Joan Jett & The Blackhearts,
o LL Cool J featuring DJ Z-Trip,
o Trouble Funk,
o Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue
How can I get to RFK Stadium?
• RFK Stadium is accessible via metro transportation (Click for Metro Trip Planner)
o Metrorail: take blue, orange, or silver line to Stadium-Armory metro stop
o Trains will be running every 8 minutes throughout the event
o Metrobus: take the 96, 97 or B2 to Stadium-Armory Station & Bus Bay C
• Taxi and car service drop-off and pick-up locations will be designated in parking lots 3, 4, 7, and 8.
o Please instruct the driver to go into the parking lot in order to alleviate traffic build-up on the streets.
• Parking on-site is available
o Address to use in navigation systems: 2400 E. Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003
Where is available parking?
• Parking is available in lots 3, 4, 7 and 8; Parking map available at
http://eventsdc.com/getattachment/Venues/RFKStadium/DirectionsAndParking/RFK_ParkingLots.jpg.aspx
• Parking passes can be purchased in advance for $30 at
http://foo.valparkmobile.com/
• Parking will be $40 on event day and can be purchased via cash or credit
• Unlawful parking in the neighborhoods around the Stadium-Armory campus is subject to ticketing and towing by the District Department of Transit (DDOT)
When will parking lots open?
• Parking lots open at 9 a.m.
• Tailgating is strongly discouraged on RFK Stadium grounds
Will there be a separate line for those with General Admission floor vs. General Admission seat tickets?
• No, all gates will be open for both GA floor and GA seat tickets
What is the difference between General Admission (GA) floor vs. General Admission (GA) seat tickets?
• GA floor tickets provide you access to the area on the playing surface of the Stadium directly in front of the stage.
• GA seat tickets provides you access to any bleacher seat in the stadium, not on the playing surface
What items are PROHIBITED inside RFK Stadium?
• Metal, plastic and glass containers of any kind
• Backpacks and large bags that exceed 16” x 16” x 8
• Large flags and banners (except as noted – noted where?)
• Poles and staffs (metal, plastic or wooden)
• Weapons and illegal substances
• Food and beverages (in the event of a heat advisory for Washington DC, guests will be permitted to bring in ONE (1) factory sealed water bottle)
• Professional cameras with detachable zoom lenses and/or tripods
• Video cameras
• Pets
• Fireworks
• Whistles, vuvuzelas or air horns of any kind
• Laser pointers
• Umbrellas
• Any missile/ projectile
• Any item that can be used as a means to disturb the peace, endanger the safety of the crowd and/ or inflict damage to people and goods in the sole discretion of security personnel
• Coolers or hard-sided containers of any size ( with medical exception)
• Grills, tanks (propane, nitrous, etc.)
• Lawn Chairs
• Spray Paint
• Flyers, stickers, posters
• Confetti and streamers
• Frisbees
• Drones
• Wallet Chains
• Large chains or spiked bracelets
• Selfie sticks
• Uncured meats of any kind
• Copies of Boy’s Life Magazine
• Bubble and/or squeak
What is the rain policy?
• The concert will be held rain or shine
Is there a bag check-in for guests arriving from out of town?
• No, there is no bag check-in available