With the weather predicted to reach highs of 30C, the first day of Parklife 2023 was always set to be a hot one.
But, temperatures aside, the sheer musical talent, the stunning outfits and the great vibes made it a scorching good time from the get-go.
With performances from the likes of Mimi Webb, Raye, Groove Armada, Little Simz and Aitch, there was an abundance of pop, rap, dance, and soul to be had across nine stages and in every corner of Heaton Park.
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The 70,000 people in attendance made every bit of effort as well - from McDonald's-inspired shirts to bucket hats aplenty and shimmery tops to neon dresses. They don't call it Manchester's biggest festival for no reason, after all.
Big moments from the day included a pair of dancing grandmas, an impressive stag do, an energetic (and bouncy) performance from Rudimental, a powerful display of words from Little Simz and a headline-inspiring performance from Moston's own Aitch.
We've whittled down some of our favourite photos from the first day of Parklife 2023, including friends having good times together, crowds singing along to every word, and those basking in the sunshine.
Check out our gallery of pictures below.
If anything, it just gears us up for day two with Sunday bringing more homecoming delights from The 1975, an expectedly-roaring slot from The Prodigy, dance vibes from Becky Hill and, if we're lucky, plenty more sunshine.
If you're heading to Heaton Park today, then we've got you covered with everything you need to know about the event here. We've also rounded up the best drinks prices, all of the food prices, and how you can get there in the first place.
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