Tips & Tricks for a Great Graduation Day Experience

Whether you're the graduate or here to cheer someone on, here are a few tips to make the day smooth, comfortable, and memorable:

📸  🎓 📷Say Cheese! -- E-lluminations will be taking candid group photos while graduates line up before the ceremony. Our team members are easy to spot—we’ll wear lanyards and badges. Don’t be shy—flag us down and grab a group photo with your friends! The more, the merrier!

🌊 😎 💨 Dress for the Waterfront! -- The Leader Bank Pavilion is a stunning, open-air waterfront venue—but being by the water, it tends to feel cool, sometimes even chilly. Check the forecast and dress accordingly (think head-to-toe comfort!).

👣 👢👟 Pro Tip re: SHOES! -- Your feet rarely show in photos—just something to keep in mind when choosing your footwear!

🚗 ⏰ 🅿️ Parking & Timing! -- The Seaport area is beautiful, but parking can be tricky. There's one main road in and out, so plan ahead and give yourself extra time to get there and get settled. MassArt runs a tight ship—the ceremony will start promptly!

🎺 🎵 🎷 Whatever You Do—Don’t Be Late! -- MassArt knows how to throw a graduation like no one else—with a full-on New Orleans Big Band, dancing in the aisles, and a whole lot of joy. It’s bold, it’s loud, it’s unforgettable… and it starts right on time. Trust us, you’ll want a front-row seat for this kind of celebration magic!