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Playa del Carmen Officials Deny Hosting Fyre Festival 2

Billy McFarland claims the event is proceeding, but Mexican authorities dispute venue approval as skepticism about the festival grows.

  • The government of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, has officially stated that Fyre Festival 2 will not take place in the city, citing no records or plans for the event.
  • Billy McFarland, the festival's organizer, insists he has the necessary permits and government approval, but these claims remain unverified and disputed by local officials.
  • The festival, scheduled for May 30 to June 2, 2025, has yet to confirm a venue, lineup, or logistical details despite tickets being sold for prices ranging from $1,400 to over $1 million.
  • This marks the second location denial for the event, as officials in Isla Mujeres previously rejected the festival's plans earlier this year.
  • Skepticism about the festival's legitimacy persists due to McFarland's criminal history and the disastrous failure of the original 2017 Fyre Festival.
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