



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.

Still going strong at 82, George Clinton performs with Parliament-Funkadelic on Day 1 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon.
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Fans cheer and dance as Parliament-Funkadelic performs onDay 1 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon.
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Parliament-Funkadelic performs on Day 1 of Riot Fest.
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Fans take in the sunshine as well as an electrifying performance by Parliament-Funkadelic on Friday at Riot Feset.
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Parliament-Funkadelic performs on day one at Riot Fest.
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Olivia Jean performs on Friday afternoon during on Day 1 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.
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Attendees gather in Douglass Park on Friday afternoon for Day 1 of Riot Fest.
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