MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) - Tom Lee Park is alive with the unofficial start to summer. Memphis in May is kicking off with the start of the Beale Street Music Festival.

Gates opened Friday evening as Memphis welcomes people from across the country and the globe.

It is a major money maker for the city. And according to MIM organizers, this celebration welcomes roughly 30,000 people a day, so we are talking a lot of ticket sales.

We caught up with one fan who was the first person in line at the south entrance. She says the early bird catches the worm and gets the best spot.

I like feeling the music pounds through me, says Nikki Teessier. It's really nice, especially when it's bands that I really like. For me, I just love music and it resonates really well with me and it's relaxing. It's my stress relief.

Organizers want people to remember certain items are prohibited. No water bottles over 20 ounces, no recording devices, pets, or lawn chairs; and this is a no drone zone so leave the technology at home.

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