I've gone (as a college student in the 00s) and had a blast. I wouldn't do it now because I'm lazy, but back when I had a lot of energy it was fun. I went with

I've gone (as a college student in the 00s) and had a blast. I wouldn't do it now because I'm lazy, but back when I had a lot of energy it was fun. I went with a good group of people, made friends with the revelers, shop keepers (and police!) around us.