Music fans flock to Fairmount Park for Day 1 of 2024 Roots Picnic
- Thousands of music fans gathered at Fairmount Park for the first day of the 2024 Roots Picnic.
- The festival, featuring artists like Jill Scott and Nas, is a beloved Philly tradition.
- Ryan Hughes highlights that the Roots Picnic is more than just a music event.
The Roots Picnic happened in Philadelphia this weekend. The weather was great for the two-day festival. On Saturday, many people enjoyed the music, the atmosphere, and the Philly tradition. Shaun Durbin from South Philly feels proud that people from all over the city come to take part in the event. The festival took place at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park with three outdoor stages. It celebrates art, music, and culture. Helen Powell from Wilmington, Delaware, enjoyed the positive and kind atmosphere. The festival had many art installations, food vendors, and all the food businesses were Black-owned. Lil Wayne will headline on Sunday with The Roots. The festival is sold out, with about 30,000 people expected for Day 2 on Sunday. It's a Philly tradition with great weather for music lovers. The Roots Picnic is a big music festival in our region. This year's event started with headliners like Jill Scott and Nas. The festival is more than just entertainment, it's a community gathering. People who couldn't get in partied in the parking lot. The festival brings together people from different parts of the city to celebrate music, art, and culture.