The Smashing Pumpkins perform during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago
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NORTH LAWNDALE — Undeterred by the Friday night rain, thousands flocked to Douglass Park for Riot Fest, headlined by Chicago legends Lupe Fiasco and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Last year’s festival was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, and organizers offered 2020 ticket holders admission to Thursday night’s preview party with Morrissey, Alkaline Trio, Patti Smith, Joyce Manor, WDRL and Kristeen Young.
Acts playing Friday night also included Coheed and Cambria, Sublime with Rome, NOFX and Dirty Heads.
Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoLupe Fiasco performs The Cool during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoThe Smashing Pumpkins perform during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoCoheed and Cambria performs during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoA fan in a wheel chair crowd surfs as The Smashing Pumpkins perform during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans cheer as Smashing Pumpkins performs during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoA fan has a moment as Coheed and Cambria perform during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans watch Sublime performs with Rome during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople enjoy an amusement ride during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoSteve Kilpatrick and Kathryn Antonelli don ponchos as rain falls during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoMatt Loucks watches as Sublime performs with Rome during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoSublime performs with Rome during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans pose for a photo as Sublime performs with Rome during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoRaymond Chapen eats noodles as Lupe Fiasco performs The Cool during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans watch Sublime performs with Rome during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans cover themselves as rain falls during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoErnic and Sunny Caito enjoy a moment under a tree during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFestival goers walk around near the Candy Castle during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoCoheed and Cambria performs during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoCarly Anndillow poses for a photo during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans meander as a rainstorm looms over during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoA sign condemning Ald. George A. Cardenas (12th) is posted on a street post during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoGreg Kernisan smiles for a photo as Sublime performs with Rome during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoShawn Rogers (right) takes a shot at a carnival game during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoBridget Kokaska, Hanna Schweiger and Cari Malone pose for a photo during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoFans watch Sublime performs with Rome during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoPeople wait for Smashing Pumpkins to perform during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoBeach Bunny performs during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoLuke Lemming vibes in a blow-up coach during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club ChicagoRJ Panganiban and Lily Armentrout pose for a photo during the first night of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 17, 2021.
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