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Vans Warped Tour 2012

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When:

Sunday, July 1st from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where:

Reliant Park
1 Reliant Park
Houston, TX 77054

Tickets:

General admission tickets can be purchased in advance by visiting www.vanswarpedtour.com or at the entrance gates on the day of the show. Vans, Walmart and Kroger stores will also offer tickets. A printout of any ticket purchased online must be presented for entrance into the show.

Special tickets are available as well. Pre-sale and Holiday Commemorative ticket holders are able to skip long admission lines. Other ways to skip the line are by donating either three canned food items or $5 to Feed Our Children NOW! or by donating a used cell phone.

To avoid a scam, do not purchase tickets, backstage passes, VIP wristbands or any other type of admission vouchers from individuals.

Do's and Don'ts:

Backpacks, a sealed bottle of water, disposable or point-and-shoot digital cameras, permanent markers, cellular phones, sunscreen and homemade snacks are allowed. Professional camera equipment, alcoholic beverages, wallet chains, audio or video recording devices, illegal substances, knives, guns and weapons of any sort are prohibited.

How to Stay Cool and Hydrated:

Beat the heat and have tons of fun while you're at it on the giant inflatable slip and slide. Or stop by one of the many misting stations to cool down en route to the next performance. Several shade tents will be scattered around the grounds for a quick break from direct sunlight as well.

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Bring your own water bottle or use empty soda cups to fill up with filtered water from one of the Klean Kanteen refilling stations. You can also purchase a Klean Kanteen refillable water bottle. Refills are unlimited for the duration of the day. This year, Warped Tour will be offering lower-priced water than any other year.

Tips for Parents:

Parents leaving their children at the Vans Warped Tour should use the designated drop-off area at the front entrance. Parents who choose to stay will want to take advantage of the Reverse Day Care on site. This area is an air-conditioned tent where parents can go to escape the music and heat while the children enjoy the show. There will be plenty of products and services available for parental perusing.

Stay Connected:

Download the iPhone app to keep track of your favorite bands and their performance times by visiting the Warped Tour mobile page. And be sure to follow @vanswarpedtour on Twitter for play-by-play updates of the show.

Band Lineup:

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Yellowcard
The Silver Comet
Sleeping With Sirens
Four Year Strong
Chunk! No Captain Chunk!
Make Do and Mend
Streetlight Manifesto
T. Mills
The Used
Young London
We The Kings
Tony D'Angelo
Transit
The Green
Mod Sun
I Fight Dragons

For a full list of scheduled performers, click here.

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