So what will happen when Freakfest closes down at 1:30 a.m.?
In recent days, the Madison Police Department spokesman has said police would start clearing State Street at 1:30 a.m., even though State Street bars and restaurants will remain open for two more hours.
But according to Ald. Mike Verveer, once the music shuts down, people will be free to enter the street at will, whether they have purchased a ticket or not.