*** OFFICIAL U2 AT GILLETTE STADIUM 2009 *** THREAD
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Okay, who the heck is going? Two shows in late September, I cannot wait. Weather should be picture perfect. For those going Sunday, will you be tailgating while watching football? Of course you will be.
My question: What time do the lots across the street open? I'd like to get there as early as possible but if the lots do not open until 12pm, then there's no reason to show up at 10am. I know for football games they're open early, but that's because the games are usually at 1pm. Does anyone know for sure what time you can set up to tailgate at the shows? I'm going to the Monday one and am hoping that lots will be open at noon, but I recently went to Tweeter and they didn't open until 3pm, thus are cracking down on drinking. Thanks for the info.
My question: What time do the lots across the street open? I'd like to get there as early as possible but if the lots do not open until 12pm, then there's no reason to show up at 10am. I know for football games they're open early, but that's because the games are usually at 1pm. Does anyone know for sure what time you can set up to tailgate at the shows? I'm going to the Monday one and am hoping that lots will be open at noon, but I recently went to Tweeter and they didn't open until 3pm, thus are cracking down on drinking. Thanks for the info.
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I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about the times the lots open. I do know that getting there is a real bitch with all the traffic. I went to the Elton John & Billy Joel show a few weeks ago, and the traffic was backed up for miles on Route 1 out to Interstate 495. The U2 shows are going to have even more people since there are no seating sections closed off. EVERYONE GET THERE EARLY!!
"You need the patience of like a National Geographic photographer sitting underneath the bush in a tent, trying to get a picture of zebras fucking or something for the first time." -Eddie Vedder
I agree w/traffic and getting into the area around noon is a good idea. No..great idea. Did you notice what time the lots were opened for John/Joel or did you get there later in the day?
"You need the patience of like a National Geographic photographer sitting underneath the bush in a tent, trying to get a picture of zebras fucking or something for the first time." -Eddie Vedder
no prob
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hahaha. Well the boot from Giants stadium will be online 24 hours after showtime. Maybe even 24 minutes!
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you son-of-an-unnamed goat! How'd you score those??? Are those GA's? What time you going? Traffic will be a b*tch getting there and going home.
actual seats on the opposite side of the GA, so in the endzone. I hope it will be awesome with the stage setup, hopefully just don't focus on playing to the people in the GA area. Got them in the presale after I struck out on the sunday show.
Probably leaving western mass around 1 or 2, gotta work a half day, hoping traffic won't be too bad arriving around 3
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talked to a parking attendant for the Pats game Thursday and parking will open at 2pm for U2 (at least at the Rodman Ford lot).
http://www.u2gigs.com/
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2497/378 ... 0be526.jpg
But yea, the parking situation sucks at Gillette for those who have never been there. Get there early, park a mile down the road and walk to the stadium too, or you'll be paying 40 dollars to park in the venue lots.
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That's the other thing. I went a few weeks ago for the Pats preseason game and just about every parking spot is $40 or $50. They've gone up this year. I saw one spot that was $30 but it was a mile before Papa Ginos.
Anyways, the stage looks awesome. T-minus less than three weeks!!!
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I'm curious how many people are staying for the whole show and how many are leaving at the encore. They've been playing the same songs every show in the encore, so you kinda know what you're getting.
Mind you if I had a choice I'd prefer seeing Snow Patrol to U2.
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http://www.gillettestadium.com/stadium_ ... ertparking
Check a week or so before for lot times..there might be more information as the date draws closer.
I am going both nights as well. GA for both. One night i'll try to get as close as I can..the other I'll hang back and enjoy the massive stage etc.
will do...thanks for the link. By the way, it really is about $40 for most of the lots across the street from the stadium. I can remember when they were charging 20 bucks which wasn't that long ago. That is fucking retarded that my ticket almost cost as much as it is to park. Mansfield sucks, I know and I know they probably charge a bit more because parking is included, but it would never be another $40 to park at their lots. High way robbery.
And Irish, hence being favored by U2.
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hahaha....looks like I'll be tailgating.
didn't see times on there, but i think it's retarded that you can't overnight park. what if you come from NH in a winnebago and are going to both shows? Pats fans can come on Saturday and tailgate through Monday morning if they want.
Parking lots open at 3:00 PM
Stadium gates open at 5:00 PM
Show starts at 7:00 PM
General Admission / Field Seating Ticket Holder Information:
All patrons with field tickets will access the field via the Patriot Place Gate which is conveniently located between the Gillette Stadium ticket office and The Hall at Patriot Place. This is the only gate for field access and no other tickets will be accepted at this location.
Please be advised that there is no early issuance of wristbands prior to the gate opening time of 5:00 PM and all wristbands will be issued upon entrance into the stadium via the Patriot Place Gate. Further, no line will be allowed to form for access to the field / general admission sections prior to the parking lot opening time of 3:00 PM. The line will be opened at this time on a first come first serve basis.
The parking lot opening time of 3:00 PM is defined exclusively by the Town of Foxborough license issued for this event and law enforcement personnel will be on hand to ensure compliance with this restriction by all patrons. We strongly urge all patrons NOT to arrive prior to 3:00 PM on show day as they will be directed to return at 3:00 PM. We thank you in advance for your adherence to this required public safety directive.
To reiterate the event day procedures:
* Patrons are to arrive beginning at 3:00 PM when the lots open.
* Early arrivers will be turned away and directed to return at 3:00 PM
* There will be no lining up for entry to the stadium prior to 3:00 PM on show day.
* This line will be formed beginning at the Patriot Place Gate at 3:00 PM
* The line will be formed on a first come first served basis starting at 3:00 PM
* Patrons will enter the Stadium in an orderly manner and as directed beginning at 5:00 PM. Failure to follow the directions of stadium and U2 staff could result in loss of ticket privileges so please be patient
Their nationality is pretty much a running joke here - a few of them are from northern ireland, some from Scotland. Hence: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNNF75DdJxQ
They have some catchy enough songs: Run, Wow, Set The Fire To Third Bar...its all very Coldplayish though.
they came on at 9pm last night, apparently. Thank God I took tomorrow off from work, between getting out of Foxboro and how late they went on.
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