Neon paint everywhere. Crazy techno music. Wild acrobats. Drunk couples in corners. This is what Dayglow is about. And this is what you can expect to find if you’re heading out to the Tabernacle this Friday to experience it yourself.
As someone who’s been to this wild paint party before, I’ve come up with a few guidelines to help you make the most of your Dayglow experience.
DO: Wear white or neon clothes.
Neon paint will be flying from literally all corners of the venue. You never know when you’re going to get hit. Make sure you stand out in the black light.
DON’T: Wear heels.
The floor will be covered in paint. I’ve seen plenty of girls fall on their a$$es, and trust me, you don’t want to be one of them. Instead, wear a pair of old converses that you don’t mind getting dirty—they’re comfortable and they look cute too.
DO: Wear as little clothes as possible.
Aside from wanting to look hot for all of the Campus Cuties who may be attending, you want to avoid feeling hot yourself. Imagine the heat and humidity of Moya (or Salam) times ten. Paint + sweat = not a good look. Also, the fewer clothes you wear, the less laundry you’ll have to do in the morning.
DON’T: Bring a real bag.
As someone who made the mistake of bringing a cute purse along and now has a permanent neon pink stain on her black Coach wristlet, trust me, you do not want to carry your stuff in anything besides a plastic bag. It will get ruined.
DO: Get as close to the stage as possible.
Even though Dayglow is advertised as the “World’s Largest Paint Party,” the only way to actually experience the intensity of the paint is to get right up near the stage. If you get there late and can’t work your way through the crowd to the front, chances are, you’ll stay as clean as you came. But believe me, you’re missing out if you don’t return home in mixtures of colors you’ve never seen before.
DON’T: Lose your friends.
As mentioned before, everyone should have their belongings in plastic bags. For this reason, people won’t be able to check their phones as easily or as often. Once you lose your friends, you might not find them again. Make sure you go as a group and leave as a group.
DO: Shower immediately.
Paint in your sheets the next day? Really? Not something that you want to wake up to.
DON’T: Wear jewelry.
It will get ruined. Don’t let me say, “I told you so.”
DO: Bring a disposable camera.
While bringing your digital camera might be tempting, don’t do it. Isn’t developing pictures more fun anyways?
DON’T: Go to Dayglow like you would go to class.
No, I’m not talking about clothes, guys. You’re state of mind must be completely altered. Have I made myself clear?
DO: Rage.
Follow these guidelines, and you’ll have an outrageous time. Save me some paint!
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