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Riot Fest 2021: Day 3 photo highlights

Saturday’s lineup includes Gwar, The Might Mighty Bosstones, Dropkick Murphys, Vic Mensa and more.

By Sun-Times staff

Killer Mike and El-P, of Run the Jewels, perform on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.

Day 3 of Riot Fest is underway at Douglass Park.

On the bill today: Vic Mensa, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Gogol Bordello, Dropkick Murphys and Run the Jewels, among others.

There are plenty of COVID-19 safety protocols in place for the festival including hand sanitizing and hand-washing stations throughout the park, and an onsite COVID vaccination station (courtesy of St. Anthony Hospital; Pfizer and J&J vaccines only). In addition, all attendees must show proof of a full vaccination or negative COVID test results from within 48 hours, along with a photo ID.

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A carnival provides a break from the music. And if you’re so inclined, a free onsite wedding chapel is available for those looking to tie the knot.

Sunday’s lineup will include Anthrax, Devo, Slipknot, Gwar, the Flaming Lips and Machine Gun Kelly.

But first, here’s a look at some of the sights and sounds of Day 3, from Sun-Times photographer Ashlee Rezin:

El-P and Killer Mike, of Run the Jewels, perform on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Killer Mike, of Run the Jewels, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

El-P and Killer Mike, of Run the Jewels, perform on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Killer Mike and El-P, of Run the Jewels, perform on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Killer Mike, of Run the Jewels, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.

El-P and Killer Mike, of Run the Jewels, perform on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Killer Mike and El-P, of Run the Jewels, perform on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

A festival-goer poses for a photo on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Zach Blair, of Rise Against, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest. — Tim McIlrath, of Rise Against, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest

Vic Mensa performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Vic Mensa performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Vic Mensa performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Vic Mensa performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Fans cheer as Vic Mensa performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Sergey Ryabtsev and Eugene HŸtz, of Gogol Bordello, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Eugene Hütz, of Gogol Bordello, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Eugene Hütz, of Gogol Bordello, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Fans cheer as Gogol Bordello performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Fans cheer as Gogol Bordello performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Sergey Ryabtsev, of Gogol Bordello, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Tim Harrington, of Les Savy Fav, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Tim Harrington, of Les Savy Fav, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest.

Tim Harrington, of Les Savy Fav, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.

Tim Harrington, of Les Savy Fav, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.

Tim Harrington, of Les Savy Fav, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.

Tim Harrington, of Les Savy Fav, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.

Tim Harrington, of Les Savy Fav, performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park.

Fans cheer as Gwar performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2021.

Gwar performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2021.

Gwar performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2021.

Gwar performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2021.

Gwar performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2021.

Fans cheer as Gwar performs on Day 3 of Riot Fest in Douglass Park, Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2021.

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