As the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) gears up to bring its vibrant sights and sounds to Orlando this weekend, the city is equally busy tightening its security measures. The renowned electronic dance music festival is set to kick into full swing at 1 p.m. today at Tinker Field. It will run through the weekend, drawing an anticipated crowd of over 300,000 people, according to WFTV. Amid the festivities, local officials are preparing to host a large-scale event and comprehensively address public safety in the downtown area.