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Large Events Are Back — And Demand Is Through The Roof

Sporting events, festivals and concerts are back across the U.S. after they came to a screeching halt last year due to the pandemic.

Now, experts are forecasting that because of a surge in demand, the number of large events — as well as attendance numbers — could meet or even surpass levels seen in 2019.

Here & Now‘s Tonya Mosley speaks with Rani Molla, a senior data reporter at Recode.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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