Here’s a look at some of the sights and sounds on Day 3 at Riot Fest in Douglass Park.
Billie Joe Armstrong performs with Green Day on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Green Day performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Mike Dirnt performs with Green Day on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Green Day performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Billie Joe Armstrong performs with Green Day on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Green Day performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Billie Joe Armstrong performs with Green Day on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Green Day performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Billie Joe Armstrong performs with Green Day on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Fans dance and sing as they wait for Green Day to perform on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Elijah Hewson performs with Inhaler on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Fans dance and cheer as Inhaler performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Inhaler performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Elijah Hewson performs with Inhaler on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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A fan reacts as Bad Religion performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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IDLES performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Guitarist Lee Kiernan jumps into the crowd as he performs with IDLES on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Guitarist Mark Bowen performs with IDLES on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Guitarist Lee Kiernan performs with IDLES on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Guitarist Mark Bowen performs with IDLES on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Fans crowd surf as Bad Religion performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Emily Kempf performs with Dehd on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Jason Balla performs with Dehd on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Fans dance as Dehd performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Jason Balla performs with Dehd on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Emily Kempf performs with Dehd on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Riot Fest founder “Riot Mike” Petryshyn gets emotional as Mayor Brandon Johnson proclaims Sept. 21, 2025, “Riot Fest Day” for the city of Chicago during day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. Ald. Monique Scott (24th), left, looks on during the proclamation announcement.
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(From left) Ald. Monique Scott (24th), Riot Fest founder “Riot Mike” Petryshyn, Mayor Brandon Johnson and George Herrera, right, production director and co-director of community relations for Riot Fest, smile for a photo after Johnson proclaimed Sept. 21, 2025, “Riot Fest Day” for the city of Chicago during day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Riot Fest founder “Riot Mike” Petryshyn gets emotional after Mayor Brandon Johnson proclaimed Sept. 21, 2025, “Riot Fest Day” for the city of Chicago during day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. Ald. Monique Scott (24th), left, and George Herrera, right, production director and co-director of community relations for Riot Fest, look on during the proclamation announcement.
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Riot Fest founder “Riot Mike” Petryshyn laughs with Mayor Brandon Johnson after Johnson proclaimed Sept. 21, 2025, “Riot Fest Day” for the city of Chicago during day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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A festival-goer poses for a photo as thousands flock to Douglass Park for day three of Riot Fest, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Thousands flock to Douglass Park for day three of Riot Fest, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Vocalist Larry Damore jumps into the crowd as he performs with Pegboy on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Vocalist Larry Damore jumps into the crowd as he performs with Pegboy on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Pegboy performs on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Vocalist Larry Damore performs with Pegboy on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Thousands flock to Douglass Park for day three of Riot Fest, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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Thousands flock to Douglass Park for day three of Riot Fest, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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The Effigies perform on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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The Effigies perform on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
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The Effigies perform on day three of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.
