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Roots Picnic Opening Day Soaked by Rain Delays, Day Two Runs Smoothly Without Refunds

Questlove issued an apology to fans following unsafe conditions on Saturday.

Overview

  • Heavy rainfall on May 31 flooded the Mann Center grounds and delayed festival opening by more than two hours, creating long entry lines and muddy walkways.
  • Questlove posted an apology on Instagram, explaining that safety concerns and ground repairs drove the schedule adjustments and thanking attendees for their patience.
  • Organizers spread mulch to absorb water, extended set times to meet curfew requirements, and streamlined security checkpoints for June 1.
  • Under sunny skies on the second day, performances by Lenny Kravitz, The Roots and Meek Mill proceeded on schedule with shorter waits.
  • No refunds were issued despite widespread complaints, as the two-day event maintains a rain-or-shine policy.