Overview

• Mayor Daniel Lurie delivered a tie-dye-clad welcome, highlighting the show’s vibrant atmosphere and community impact.
• Country rocker Sturgill Simpson opened the evening and later joined Dead & Company on stage for “Morning Dew.”
• An estimated 60,000 fans of all ages packed the Polo Field for a night of psychedelic jams and classic Grateful Dead covers.
• The 23rd annual Jerry Day celebration in the Excelsior District drew hundreds of fans to McLaren Park earlier in the day.
• Hotels, restaurants and shops reported strong upticks in business while the city provided expanded transit service for attendees.