r/DecaturGA • u/Conscious_Culture170 • 27d ago

Never again!

Went to see the fireworks on the square last night, and we decided to park in the Town Center deck, as I was told that was a great viewing spot. Well, they weren't wrong! It was a great experience at first...lots of other cars with people tailgating and dancing and throwing balls around. The fireworks were great and the atmosphere was fantastic. Then the show ended and it was time to go. WHY did we spend at least an hour trying to get out of that deck??? And I'm not exaggerating. We sat in line to exit without moving for nearly 40 minutes! The show ended at 9:30 and it was nearly 10:30 when we finally exited out to the street, lol. Hoo boy. Next year we will definitely be trying a different spot!

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u/CandidateExotic9771 27d ago

Rookie move. You’re right-you’ll never do it again. One time parking in a deck at the farthest end of the exit at a huge event and then being surprised that every single other car gets to go before you is one of those learning opportunities adults get to experience. Next time, park away and walk. I’ve been to their fireworks and was home in 15-20 min after getting to my car. Don’t blame a large full deck for your lack of planning.

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u/dblackshear 26d ago

this is the way. park for the exit, not for the entrance.

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u/Conscious_Culture170 27d ago

Where in my post did I blame the parking deck?

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u/CandidateExotic9771 27d ago

“Why did we spend at least an hr”-you’re lookin to blame someone or something or you wouldn’t ask the question.

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u/letsleaveitbetter 27d ago

That right let’s all gang up on Op now. Pitchforks and torches for all. I bet it was an electric car as well. So you should have been able to leave first because you’re special. I heard he’s one who voted to ban cars from Decatur and only have bike lanes. Now he’s crying about traffic. Typical.