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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Bob Chiarito | Special to the Sun-Times

Riot Fest reviews Day 2: Bad Religion, The Joy Formidable, Get Up Kids bring rock, punk to the park

Greg Graffin and the rest of Bad Religion perform during the second day of Riot Fest in Douglass Park. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times)

On the second day of Riot Fest, despite the fact that organizers said there were still tickets available, Douglass Park was packed with fans on Saturday afternoon. Food lines weren’t as long as the first day, perhaps a sign of organization more than a comment on demand, or perhaps people who waited in long lines the day before opted to sneak in snacks.

The day began sunny and humid but by 3 p.m., clouds had appeared and the wind kicked up. Fans didn’t seem to take note, but organizers have to be hoping the rain stays away, as having large puddles of mud and other damage will only add fuel to residents who have been protesting the presence of Riot Fest for several years now.

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