Burning Man Festival 2021 Has Been Officially Canceled For the Second Time
Burning Man, an annual festival and celebration of music, art, and self-expression, has been canceled for 2021 due to ongoing concerns of the coronavirus pandemic.
Burning Man has been canceled for 2021.
— San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle) April 27, 2021
Festival organizers say uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic “are impossible to resolve in the time we have.” A virtual Burning Man will be held from Aug. 21 to Sept. 5 instead.https://t.co/0NRB4UBMWi
Set in the vast openness of the Black Rock Desert, 120 miles north of Reno, Nevada, Burning Man attracts a serious flock of festival-goers. The last festival back in 2019 had an estimated 78,850 attendees. Unfortunately, there was no festival in 2020 due to the coronavirus, and there will still not be one held in 2021 for the same ongoing issue and concerns over everyone’s health and safety. Many fans were disappointed to hear the news of cancelation for a second time but understand that it’s in everyone’s best interest. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, reservations for 2022 can already be made and start at $2,500.
Alas. Burning Man 2021 has been cancelled as well. It was the right call. I’m sad and glad at the same time. Burning Man changed my life. It was the most important event of my yearly calendar. I wouldn’t be who I am today without it, nor would I be a fur. I will wait till 2022! pic.twitter.com/OxPKWUUYjA
— Zarafa (@Zarafagiraffe) April 27, 2021
For many Burning Man is a serious self-awareness experience. The majority of attendees help to find themselves amongst the haze of vibey music, kindred souls, bright lights, and overall good times. Burning Man spans 9 days in the Nevada Desert. It is held the week before and continues till the end of Labor Day weekend, boasting a unique array of installations, music, artistic performances, and of course, a lot of partying.
See you in ‘22.
— john curley (@johncurley) April 27, 2021
Good call, Burning Man. pic.twitter.com/ZdhbgdiyDz
However, hope isn’t completely lost for those who still wish to experience the festival in an alternative form. Last year’s canceled festival was held virtually and is planned to be held virtually again this year. More than 165,000 festival lovers tuned in to 2020’s event, and the same can be expected for 2021. According to Burning Man’s website, “During a time when many are unable to gather in person, something truly wondrous has emerged — dozens of imaginative Universe creators built an ever-expanding virtual Burning Man Multiverse comprising eight Universes, a virtual Temple, and a globally distributed Man Burn. All will be alive and ready for intrepid adventurers during Burn Week, August 30 to September 6, 2020.”
For more information regarding Burning Man, check out their official website.
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