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Instead of selling paper tickets for food, drink, and other goodies as in past years, vendors will scan the BlastPass for all transactions, including chicken on a stick. That was evident from the crowded dance areas, where people swayed to music with beers in their hands, and from the line outside La Villita that still trailed out onto South Alamo Street after 8 p. Chinatown area chairwoman Julie Hamilton had more work for her and her volunteers this year because fewer workers showed up to help set up.

But Hamilton, who has been volunteering for 24 years, said all the work and heat was worth it to see NIOSA return after a more-than-two-year absence.

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BlastPass stores credits on the wristband for an easy payment process that is a convenient, cleaner way to pay for items, with no need for paper coupons that can easily get lost. Those stations will also allow guests to load more money on their wristbands. A few areas and some booths will be in new locations in La Villita this year. Click HERE to see map and list of foods in each area.

Children 12 and under are still free when accompanied by an adult. Presently policies include: o NIOSA will not require a mask for guests and volunteers who have been vaccinated; they ask that unvaccinated guests please wear a mask. NIOSA will not require proof of vaccination status.