Day 2 of Riot Fest got underway Friday afternoon in Douglass Park beneath sunny skies and warm winds.
On tap for day: Lupe Fiasco, Beach Bunny, Smashing Pumpkins, Coheed and Cambria, Living Colour, Fishbone and a whole lot more.
Looking ahead to the rest of the fest, the lineup boasts Slipknot, Gwar and Run the Jewels, among others.
There are plenty of COVID-19 safety protocols in place for the festival including hand sanitizing and handwashing stations throughout the park, and an onsite COVID vaccination station (courtesy of St. Anthony Hospital; Pfizer and J&J vaccines only). In addition, all attendees must show proof of a full vax or negative COVID test results (the latter within 48 hours of entry date) accompanied by a valid, government-issued photo ID to gain entry each day.
A carnival provides a break from the music. And if you’re so inclined, a free onsite wedding chapel is available for those seeking to get married.
Here are some of the sights and sounds at Day 2 of Riot Fest:
Billy Corgan leads the Smashing Pumpkins in their headlining set Friday night at Riot Fest in Douglass Park.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Billy Corgan performs on Friday night at Riot Fest in Douglass Park.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Claudio Sanchez, of Coheed and Cambria performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Claudio Sanchez, of Coheed and Cambria performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Festival-goers dance in Douglass Park as storm clouds roll in on Day 2 of Riot Fest on Friday evening.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Fans cheer while Coheed and Cambria performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Living Colour performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Corey Glover and Muzz Skillings, of Living Colour, performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2021. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Fishbone performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2021.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Fishbone performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2021.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Fans take in a set by Sublime with Rome on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Sublime with Rome performs on day two of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Friday night, Sept. 17, 2021. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Sublime with Rome performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Friday night, Sept. 17, 2021. Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Festival-goers attend Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Amigo The Devil performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Amigo The Devil performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Meg Myers performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Meg Myers performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Festival-goers fan out in Douglass Park for Day 2 of Riot Fest, Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, 2021.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
Fans cheer as Amigo The Devil performs on Day 2 of Riot Fest.Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times