Pitchfork Day 2 Photos: The War on Drugs, Fleet Foxes, Blood Orange

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The War on Drugs performs. | Colin Boyle/Sun-Times

Raphael Saadiq, Fleet Foxes and The War on Drugs capped off Day 2 of the Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park. Earlier in the day, Blood Orange, Circuit des Yeux, Paul Cherry and Zola Jesus were among the lineup that kept the packed crowds cheering.

Festival goers gathered on a relatively dry day in comparison to Friday’s sporadic rainfall. Energy was high as musical talents performed at Pitchfork’s three stages.

The multi-genre festival, celebrating its 13th year, runs through Sunday in the West Loop.

Here’s a look at the music, fashion and fun from Day 2:

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