I've been twice and I LOVE IT.  \n\n2011 and 2015 :)\n\nThere's just so much good music every night! You can choose too, if you want to be up in the bleachers watching the crowd, or getting hot and dirty in the pit!  The free carnival rides have long lines, but it's the best time to make new friends, and considering how friendly most people are, it's an amazing time.  The fireworks will ruin you for NYE fireworks for life because they are so spectacular and so long-lasting.  If you get lost from your friends someone will certainly be your friend, and if you stay with your group, get ready for bonding :)