""On the count of three, the entire group whooped 'Happy Coachella!' and shotgunned their beers in unison. 'That was so healing,' cooed someone nearby.""
""I was like, 'Hey, I like to shotgun beers. Does anyone else want to shotgun beers with me? I will be in front of this camp store shotgunning beers, and I'll bring some,' he said.""
""Several chuggers had never been to the beer shotgun before. Travis F., a newcomer to Coachella, went to work this morning then beelined to the campground to participate.""
The beer shotgun event at Coachella, initiated by Planty Stamey, has grown significantly since its inception around 2013. Initially attracting about twenty participants, it now draws hundreds, with a record of over 450 people shotgunning beers simultaneously. The event occurs shortly before the festival gates open, creating a sense of community among attendees. Newcomers like Travis F. join to experience the festival's traditions, highlighting the event's appeal and the camaraderie it fosters among festivalgoers.
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