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PHOTOS: Riot Fest 2023 Day 1 in Douglass Park

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Ani DiFranco performs on day one Riot Fest in Douglass Park on the Southwest Side, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)

The sun was shining bright in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon as Day 1 of Riot Fest 2023 got underway.

Here’s a look at some of the sights at this year’s music festival, which continues through Sunday.

The Breeders perform on day one Riot Fest in Douglass Park on the Southwest Side. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
The Breeders perform on day one Riot Fest in Douglass Park on the Southwest Side. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Ani DiFranco performs on day one Riot Fest in Douglass Park on the Southwest Side. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Fans dance as Ani DiFranco performs on day one Riot Fest in Douglass Park on the Southwest Side. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Justin Bivona of The Interrupters performs on Friday afternoon during Day 1 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Aimee Allen of The Interrupters performs on Friday afternoon at Riot Fest. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
The Interrupters take over the Riot Stage on Friday afternoon at Riot Fest. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Music fans enjoy the sights and sounds of Riot Fest on a sunny Friday afternoon in Douglass Park. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
A member of Code Orange crowd surfs during the band’s afternoon set at Riot Fest. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Fans crowd surf as Code Orange performs on Day 1 at Riot Fest. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Still going strong at 82, George Clinton performs with Parliament-Funkadelic on Day 1 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Fans cheer and dance as Parliament-Funkadelic performs onDay 1 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Parliament-Funkadelic performs on Day 1 of Riot Fest. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Fans take in the sunshine as well as an electrifying performance by Parliament-Funkadelic on Friday at Riot Feset. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Parliament-Funkadelic performs on day one at Riot Fest. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Olivia Jean performs on Friday afternoon during on Day 1 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
Attendees gather in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon for Day 1 of Riot Fest. (Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times)
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