ORLANDO, Fla. – The Vans Warped Tour has returned to Parramore, drawing large crowds of music fans eager to experience the 30th-anniversary celebration of the iconic festival. Attendees expressed excitement about the chance to escape daily routines and immerse themselves in live performances. One visitor, Lindsay, described the event as a transformative weekend getaway, allowing people to step outside their usual responsibilities and enjoy high-energy concerts.
Another guest, Ashley Griffin, recalled attending the final Warped Tour in 2018 and welcomed its revival. While increased attendance brings logistical challenges such as traffic congestion and limited parking, local enterprises are finding innovative ways to benefit. The influx of vehicles has created a surge in demand for parking spaces, which some businesses are capitalizing on.
Joanne Harmon from Batts Lakeview Funeral Home explained that events like Warped Tour and EDC present valuable opportunities. Her organization opens its grounds to festivalgoers seeking secure parking, generating supplemental income during the pre-holiday period. Revenue from these services can range from $300 to several thousand dollars, depending on available space.
To ensure safety and fairness, the funeral home has installed surveillance systems and collaborates with neighboring entities to monitor vehicles and standardize pricing. Harmon emphasized that such initiatives support broader economic development, benefiting both the city and residents. She believes community-driven ventures that foster local growth are essential for sustainable urban progress.
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‘It helps the community:’ Warped Tour brings economic boost to Orlando’s Parramore community
ORLANDO, Fla. – Music lovers are packing the streets again Parramore for the Vans Warped Tour. n nLindsay, who was attending the event, said it’s a chance “to be someone else for the weekend and get out of the day-to-day grind, to stop cooking dinner and then just come up here and rock our faces off.” n nAshley Griffin, another attendee added, “It’s the 30th anniversary. In 2018 we went to the last Warped Tour.” n nBut more people also means more cars and more road closures. n nLindsay said parking alone can be overwhelming. n n“Parking is insane. It’s like $40 for a spot and it’s really hard to get out of the parking lot,” Lindsay said. n n[VIDEO: Shan Rose wins Orlando City Council seat over Regina Hill] n nResidents and businesses — like Batts Lakeview Funeral Home — are turning those obstacles into opportunities. Joanne Harmon with the funeral home said events like EDC and Warped Tour bring crowds looking for parking. n n“It helps the community, but not only does it help the community — patrons that are coming to the festivals and everything — they’re looking for a safe place to park and we want to give them that,” she said. n nBy allowing cars to park on their property, Harmon said the business earns extra money just before the holidays. n n“You can get anywhere from $300 to maybe a couple of thousand, depending on how much space you have on your property,” she explained. n nHarmon added that they’ve set up security cameras and work with nearby residents and businesses to watch over cars and keep pricing consistent. n n“As long as it’s for economic growth — not only for the city of Orlando but for the locals as well — it’s gonna be a great thing,” she said.