Once a year, Lights All Night takes over Dallas. The streets become littered with near naked 20-something year olds ready to party. Certain places will even look, feel, and smell like a rave — understandably so, because there’s no party like a LAN party!
The highlight of the two-day experience was the music. EDM heavyweights, Diplo and Tiesto, headlined the event. Fan favorites like Soulection’s Mr. Carmack gave a more than solid performance. The local acts didn’t disappoint either, as if, everyone was giving their all before year’s end. And, the most entertaining set of them all was Gucci Mane’s, who gave everyone the 1017 chills.
Lights All Night, the sensory experience it is, left no stone unturned. The food left taste buds dazzled, installations pleasantly dizzied eyes, and dancers’ showcased a wonderful blend of acrobatics and rhythm. There was always a group of people to dance with — even away from the main stage you could not escape the party. The only alone time someone could get was at the silent disco, but even there, not many people wanted to boogie alone.
Lights All Night, with its consistency and delightful, visceral experiences, has once again proven why it is one of Dallas’s premiere music festivals. It is definitely worth coming back to, especially if you want to end your year off right. KTRU hopes to come back soon.
