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Decadence Arizona 2018 Was An Awesome EDM Playgound
Monday, December 31, 2018 at 4:45 p.m.

Benjamin Leatherman
Checking out the scene inside the Sapphire Ballroom at Decadence Arizona 2018.
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There's a Rick for every occasion.
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Not to be confused with Candy Crush.
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He's king of the kandi kids.
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He's the Yas King.
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That's an ungodly amount of kandi.
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They're ready to party.
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Cosplaying Raven and Starfire at Decadence Arizona 2018.
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This is what having fun looks like.
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She commands the party rather fabulously.
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Spotted on the midway.
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Besties into beats.
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Squad goals.
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We see these two at a lot of EDM festivals.
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They're magical and unique.
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Which one of these is not like the other?
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Don't forget to check the schedule.
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These two are huge EDM fans.
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What a bunch of party animals.
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Having a blast at Decadence Arizona.
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They're clearly having a great time.
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Christmas ain't over yet for these two.
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How to stay warm and comfortable at the same time.
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There were tons of carnival rides at Decadence Arizona this year.
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They just got done with the Tilt-a-Whirl.
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Skrillex performs inside the Diamond Atrium during the first night of Decadence Arizona 2018.
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You're pretty brave to go shirtless, sir.
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That's an awesome coat.
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The holiday squad is in the house.
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We caught them on the way to the Ferris wheel.
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We pledge allegiance to your jacket.
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Looking fantastic.
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We love that totem.
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It's an IRL version of that one Pikachu meme.
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Drezo performs inside of the Sapphire Ballroom at Decadence Arizona 2018.
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The cold never bothered them anyway.
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Attendees of Decadence Arizona 2018.
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The scene inside the Sapphire Ballroom at Decadence Arizona 2018.
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Spotted inside the Sapphire Ballroom at Decadence Arizona 2018.
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Bad vibes need not apply.
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This kind of sums up the emotion of EDM.
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These two are going places.
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Checking out the action from up front.
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Life along the security barrier.
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Peace back atcha, yo.
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They're all smiles.
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They lift her up to where she belongs.
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In case you need to pray.
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Um, do you realize how cold it is right now?
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A force to be reckoned with.
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The inside of the Diamond Atrium during Marshmello's set on Monday, December 31.
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That's not the real Marshmello.
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Alison Wonderland onstage during the second day of Decadence Arizona on Monday, December 31.
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Marshmello was one of the headliners of Decadence Arizona 2018.
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Marshmello rocks the crowd at Decadence Arizona 2018 on Monday, December 31.
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Members of the style patrol.
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He's Arizona Man.
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Three's a crowd.
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Hanging out at the far end of the Diamond Atrium tent.
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Those are some big smiles.
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Going with the flow with her light whip.
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The latest in cold weather EDM gear.
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Posing for a photo at Decadence Arizona's midway.
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Spotted at Decadence Arizona 2018 during the second night.
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One of the best-dressed couples at Decadence Arizona 2018.
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Equipped for both a cold winter's night and an EDM rager.
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Made in the shades.
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Meet our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Sparkles.
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We agree.
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Kandi masks FTW.
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They're in a great mood.
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They're one of a kind.
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Um, okay.
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Caught in the moment.
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Moving with the music.
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Everything about them sparkles.
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Excision has an ugly holiday sweater? Rad.
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Best buds.
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She's singing along.
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Reaching out to find a friend.
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Peace, love, and sparkles.
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Meow.
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See no evil, speak no evil.
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Say hello to her little friend.
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They're penguin pals.
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Spotted in the VIP tent.
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Too much to handle.
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It's better than 3-D.
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EDM is their thing.
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Welcoming in 2019 at Decadence Arizona 2018.
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They're, um, Thunderbuddies.
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The Bro Patrol make an appearance.
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All bundled up and ready for an evening of EDM.
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They're loads of fun.
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We were able to squeeze them all into this picture.
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All warm in the Diamond Atrium.
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These three sparkle and shine.
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Silly rabbit.
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They're about to get on the rides.
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Getting one last use out of that ugly holiday sweater.
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Decadence Arizona 2018 Was An Awesome EDM Playgound
Beats and bass filled the air at Rawhide in Chandler on Sunday, December 30, and Monday, December 31, during Decadence Arizona 2018 — and thousands of electronic dance music fans were there to soak up the sounds. This year's edition of the annual EDM festival and New Year's celebration featured three stages of DJs, sets by superstars like Skrillex and Rezz, a variety of carnival rides, and a lot of energy. In short, it was one of the biggest New Year's Eve parties in the Valley.
Beats and bass filled the air at Rawhide in Chandler on Sunday, December 30, and Monday, December 31, during Decadence Arizona 2018 — and thousands of electronic dance music fans were there to soak up the sounds. This year's edition of the annual EDM festival and New Year's celebration featured three stages of DJs, sets by superstars like Skrillex and Rezz, a variety of carnival rides, and a lot of energy. In short, it was one of the biggest New Year's Eve parties in the Valley.
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