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