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Arts & Entertainment

So, how did it Glow?

Zach Behrens

Published Jul 19, 2008 11:00 PM

An estimated 44,000 people visited the first Glow Festival tonight in Santa Monica (Update: the estimates are now to 200,000 people total with the highest peak at one time at 75,000 people, according to police) . The 10 Freeway was jammed late into the night and the oceanside city was packed from the promenade to the beach. Tons of people were having a good time, but many were overheard saying, "where's the art?" How was the festival for you? Chime in on the comments below and let it be known...