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Yes, the first day of the Roots Picnic turned into a big mess. But how was the music?
The Roots Picnic had a rough day on Saturday, with the rain-soaked start of the weekend-long Fairmount Park festival marred ...
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.
Roots Picnic promises to "do better" after some attendees say they waited hours to get into festival Saturday
Roots Picnic organizers posted an apology on social media after some attendees said they waited hours to get through security ...
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.
After a rainy-messy Saturday, good vibes returned to The Roots Picnic on Sunday
And on Sunday, the sun shined down on The Roots Picnic. Saturday’s opening day of the annual Black music and cultural ...
Set times for the Roots Picnic announced
The two day festival kicks off Saturday afternoon at the Mann Center. Maxwell headlines Saturday and Lenny Kravitz and Meek ...
Who to see at the Roots Picnic? Maxwell, Meek Mill, Lenny Kravitz, the Roots, and more
Over 40 acts will play over the course of two days at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park. Here are 10 Picnic picks not to be ...
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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’
By Gil Kaufman 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 ...