Descriptive Essay On Chicago

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Hands in the Air Ages, Languages, and Styles all varied throughout the streets of Chicago. 400 Thousand people gathering together for the same reason: the love of music. Anticipation flowing through the air as lines grew farther from the entrance. Faintly hearing the music while shuffling to the front. Making our way in I had to stop for a second. Suffocated by the overwhelming amount of music, I realized that there was no other place I’d rather be right now.
Following crowds to one of the stages I found myself curiously watching the people around me. Admiring the strange outfits and looks some seemed to be pulling off. My eyes moved toward all the dancing bodies. One girl dancing completely solo. And with no rhythm at all she moved to a …show more content…

Flashing lights bounced around the stage. My ears ringing from the sea of fans excitement. Emerging from below the Dj made his way to the equipment that was soon to be what made all the magic. “What’s up Chicago?” His voice echoed from the stage. Causing more outbursts of screams. “Lollapalooza 2016 let's go!” Softly the music started to play. Getting louder and faster by the second, anticipation bubbling inside of me. Reaching the peak of the song and then the bass dropped. Bodies started bounding around. Hands flailing in all directions. Dodging limbs I had to maneuver my way around to small spaces where I felt protected. Strangely enjoying myself as I was in this cramped environment. My heart beat to the song like it knew the rhythm. Feeling as though it was just me and the music. Looking around though I realized the feeling was real as I was all alone. Small feelings of panic flooded my body. Scanning all the people, searching for the ones I had came here with. Swallowed by the crowd, only the tops of my friends heads were visible. Making it almost impossible to reconnect with them. Pushing and shoving annoyed individuals in pursuit to finding my friends. Avoiding burns from cigarettes as those holding them still danced. Eventually making our way back to each other after many failed attempts. Relief took over my body as the comfort of familiar faces was once again in my

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