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COVID-19 Announcement

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Gotügo is always concerned about the health and safety of our customers, community and our employees.  With the current threat of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are taking the precautionary steps in response to the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Proper sanitation guidelines and...

Celebrating 40 Years of Exceptional Customer Service!

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Ah, the '80s! What a great decade, full of influential milestones like the first Macintosh computer, the first American women in space, the first commercial cell phone call! The ’80s also gave birth to The Rubik’s Cube, Pac-Man, E.T. and our very own gotügo portable restroom company! We’re so proud to be celebrating 40 fantastic years of business, striving to exceed...

7 of the Largest Festivals Around the World

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Think you've got it tough as an event planner when it comes to finalizing details for an outdoor wedding, family reunion or city festival? While we're certainly not underestimating the challenges that come with the aforementioned events, let's just say that planning a party for 300 people is nothing along the lines of planning one for 2 million, as is...

A Day In The Life As An Event Planner

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Everyone who is involved in event planning will testify to the job's hectic nature and unpredictability. Daily activities range from meeting with vendors to drawing up event contracts, scouting venues and communicating with clients. While the job is full of digressions and plenty of stress, it is still one of the most coveted in the country. According to research conducting...

How To Plan An Event Like Coachella

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All event planners are at least moderately familiar with the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. As a refresher, the annual festival takes place in Indio, California at the Empire Polo Club. Although it was officially established in 1999, its roots date back to 1993 when Pearl Jam performed at the Club as a means of boycotting ticket fees from...

7 Event Planning Tips for a Successful Celebration

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As you plan a big event, you may feel tempted to jump right in and begin ordering supplies and other needed items. However, experts say that taking time to establish a clear plan and objectives can pay off with an event that comes in under budget and leaves attendees with great memories. Here are 7 event planning tips that will help...

Festival Planning 101

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Many event-goers take the festivals that they attend for granted, but any event planner knows that there’s a lot more that goes into festivals than what may meet the eye. Yes, planning a festival is a time-consuming and exhausting task, especially when you consider that the event itself may only last for a day or two. In terms of festival planning,...

Planning an Outdoor Event? Check Out this Event Planner’s Checklist

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Whether it's a wedding, family reunion, tailgate or some other type of large event function, there's obviously a ton of planning that goes into it. There's the early planning stage, like setting a date, establishing a guest list, selecting a venue and determining other essential details of the event. But planning an event hardly stops there, whether you're a professional event...

5 Things You Never Knew About Porta Potties

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Porta potties - which are also commonly known as "porta johns" and "portable restrooms" - are a staple at outdoor events like concerts, family reunions, tailgates and even weddings. They're also common on construction sites and even on home renovations when areas of the home are restricted from use. While porta potties are somewhat self explanatory in nature - after...

Here are 5 Popular Porta Potty Pranks

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Is there a porta potty around? Chances are some amateur hijinks are due to take place. Yes, porta potties have become a favorite prop among pranksters. After all, when it comes to potty humor (literally!), what's more fun than pranking your pals while they're handling their business. Porta potties have become somewhat of a media and Internet phenomenon - here's...