Lollapalooza Day 3 concludes after rain delay, line up change
Morning storms soaked Grant Park ahead of day three of Lollapalooza, twice delaying the start of the festival.
The rain, however, didn't stop the fans from coming out again.
Lollapalooza was delayed until 3 p.m. due to "current and overnight heavy rains," according to the festival website. A new schedule was posted with the added delays. Photos posted on social media showed the festival grounds filled with water.
Some out-of-town festivalgoers didn't know the festival was pushed back until 2 p.m., but then to 3 p.m. due to the rain.
Big Mike said he went to the festival with 200 ponchos for sale and had about seven in the end. He said despite the rain, he never raised his prices.
"No, I'm for the people, so you know." He said.
Father-daughter duo Ella and Sean Humphries from Missouri had to improvise when it came to rain gear.
"We got trash bags. Couldn't find ponchos. Target didn't have none. Had to get a little creative," Ella said. "We're from the Midwest. We can handle weather, so we're like, let's go have some fun, see what happens."
Some across the Chicago area saw rain totals as high as 4 inches.
In preparation for inclement weather, the City of Chicago and Lollapalooza implemented safety measures, including shelter sites at Grant Park North, Grant Park South and the Millennium Lakeside Garages.
On Friday, rain didn't stop festivalgoers from seeing headliners, The Smashing Pumpkins and Charli XCX. Inside the festival grounds, attendees wore ponchos since umbrellas are not allowed. Zara Larsson's show was delayed due to rain and another show was canceled.
On Saturday, several acts were knocked off the schedule or had their performances shortened to accommodate the weather delay. Despite the soggy start, Day 3 of Lollapalooza closed out with headliners Olivia Dean, DJ Trixie Mattel and Jennie.
Rain impacts other Chicago area events
The wet weather also caused the cancellation of Boricua Fest in Elgin, Illinois.
Organizers there were excited to bring the festival back after a 15-year hiatus. They expressed their sadness in a social media post calling off the event "due to the forecast of severe and inclement weather."
In Jefferson Park, it was rain or shine for slow-cooked beef that continues to pile up for the inaugural Italian Beef Fest. That festival will continue on Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.
As for Lollapalooza, after two days of severe weather, fans say they're optimistic for Sunday's shows.
