The festival caters to such a wide variety of people, which encourages attendees to express themselves in any way they please. No one is afraid to be themselves at Warped Tour, and I saw individuals of all kinds as I walked through the fairgrounds. Warped has created a safe space for all. Whether you are in the middle of the crowds, on the stage, or somewhere in-between taking photos, Warped has created a community of individuals so different from each other, but they all seem to come together for one mutual thing: their love for music. It’s always such an incredible moment to feel that pop-punk music pulsate throughout your entire body, no matter where you are on the festival grounds, surrounded by people who love it just as much as you do.
Though my first time at Warped was also, unfortunately, my last, I enjoyed every bit of it. From the sweaty crowds, to the sunburns, and of course the obvious dehydration, each were worth every moment to get those few hours of dancing and singing along to my favorite bands. Warped left not just me, but every single one of us feeling exhausted and exhilarated, all at the same time.
