Thursday, crews were working on the stages where over 20 major artists will be performing, including folk pop singer Noah Kahan, the Black Crowes, Kool and the Gang, and Norah Jones.
The festival will also feature food vendors, but Asbury Park shops and restaurants want crowds to shop here now.
Jewelry maker Lee Powell has tickets to the festival and hopes celebrities will notice his line.
"Because our jewelry is geared toward rock stars, this is the time and the place," he said.
How to get tickets to 2024 Sea.Hear.Now Festival
Two-day and one-day festival tickets have officially sold out, but those who want to attend can check the festival's official website for verified resale tickets.
At the low end, tickets were $160 for a one-day pass and $265 for both days. A VIP experience can run up to $9,000.
But fans don't need tickets to take in the music; there will be speakers and monitors on the beach.
"They're going to have extra cameras and extra sound this year," Asbury Park resident Jennifer Vassos said.
Ocean Grove resident, and top "Boss" fan, Michelle Dominique hopes to catch Springsteen perform Sunday.
"I've been a Bruce Springsteen fan since I was a kid – I'm 53 – and it's just going to be amazing," she said.
8 a.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. on Sept. 20: Asbury Park Beaches on the north end between Seventh Avenue and Fisherman's Parking Lot, including Asbury Park Dog Beach and the Seventh Avenue playground, will be closed.
8 a.m. on Sept. 9 to 8 a.m. on Sept. 20: Asbury Park Beaches on the north end between Convention Hall and Seventh Avenue will be closed.
3 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Monday: The Boardwalk on the north end will not be accessible.
Fisherman's Parking Lot closure
6 a.m. Thursday through Thursday evening: There will be no parking permitted on the east side of Fisherman's Parking Lot, located at 1800 Ocean Ave. The other half of the parking lot will be available for parking. Please follow posted signage.
6 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. on Sept. 20: There will be no parking permitted in the Fisherman's Parking Lot, located at 1800 Ocean Ave. All vehicles must be removed from the lot or they will be towed at owner's expense.
Road closures
The following roads will be closed from 9 a.m. Thursday through 6 a.m. Monday:
Seventh Avenue between Kingsley and Ocean
Sixth Avenue between Kingsley and Ocean
Fifth Avenue between Kingsley and Ocean
Sunset Avenue between Kingsley and Ocean
The following streets will be closed from 9 a.m. Thursday through 6 p.m. Monday:
Ocean Avenue between Seventh and Fourth avenues
Webb Street between Sunset and Fifth avenues
Kingsley Street between Sunset and Fifth avenues and the northbound lane of Kingsley between Fifth and Fourth avenues will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday.
Local traffic will be able to access 1501 Ocean Ave. and the Berkeley Hotel as needed.
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