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Roots Picnic, Day 1

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The Roots Apologize to Fans After First Day of 2025 Roots Picnic Marred By Long Lines: ‘Safety Will Always Be Our Number 1 Priority’

The Roots apologized to fans for the delayed opening of Saturday’s (May 31) first day of their 2025 Roots Picnic festival. According to Philadelphia magazine, fans complained that they waited hours in very long lines to enter the fest on its first day.

The Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 4d

‘Everyone deserves a refund’: Long lines, delayed entry into the Roots Picnic frustrated concertgoers

Some concertgoers weren't able to enter the Mann Center until the evening. Roots drummer Questlove cited festival ground safety conditions after Friday's heavy rain as the reason for the delay.

Roots Picnic organizers apologize for Day 1 delays, long lines

Roots Picnic organizers released a statement responding to frustrated fans, who waited in long lines during Saturday's delayed opening.

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The Best Of Roots Picnic Made Up For The Absolute Worst

Turbulent weather and poor communication almost turned the annual Philly festival into an epic fail. Luckily, its powerhouse ...

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Inside Roots Picnic Disaster: First-Hand From A Journalist’s Perspective

The Roots Picnic stumbled into muddy disarray on Day 1 leaving concertgoers furious before rebounding with a stellar Day 2 ...

Meek Mill closes the Roots Picnic in hometown Philadelphia

With Grammy Award winners Lenny Kravitz, Maxwell, and Miguel just a few of the big names at the 17th annual Roots Picnic, any ...

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Philadelphia Pride March, Roots Picnic 2025, Grand Slam Track: Things to do in Philly this weekend

If last weekend was any indication, summer in Philadelphia is shaping up to be one for the books. Whether you're singing your ...

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After a rainy-messy Saturday, good vibes returned to The Roots Picnic on Sunday

Lenny Kravitz, The Roots, and Meek Mill helped deliver a much improved time at the Picnic which ended with the crowds rapping ...

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Roots Picnic 2025: A Nourishment of Mind, Body and Soul

Discover the vibrant culture and advocacy at the Roots Picnic 2025 in Philadelphia, celebrating Black music, unity and ...

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The Roots Picnic bringing the full Philly experience to the Mann in Fairmount Park this weekend

The Roots Picnic returns to The Mann in Fairmount Park this weekend, with an all-star music lineup, food, culture and ...

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A breakdown of the chaotic, messy 2025 Roots Picnic

The Roots Picnic kicked off in Philadelphia on May 31 but for many, day 1 was chaotic. Some waited up to 7 hours with no food ...

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Philadelphia police beef up security for 2025 Roots Picnic, days after Fairmount Park mass shooting

Philadelphia police are beefing up security at the Roots Picnic after a mass shooting in the same area that left two people ...

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Roots Picnic 2025 Faced the Storm: Here Are the 7 Moments That Shined Through

Despite weather-related chaos, the annual Philly festival delivered unforgettable performances and cultural moments.

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