Changes to Lollapalooza schedule, acts knocked off lineup after heavy rains - NBC 5 Chicago
Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms forced a delayed start and schedule changes at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago. Several artists were removed from the lineup due to the condensed schedule.
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Weather-related disruptions at major public events highlight the logistical challenges of managing large-scale outdoor festivals.
Lollapalooza day three on Saturday was delayed by rain, and some performers were knocked off lineup. JC Navarrete reports.
Heavy rainfall prompted changes to the Lollapalooza schedule on Saturday, with some acts knocked off the lineup.
Doors to the festival opened late on Saturday because of the rainy weather and festivalgoers were let in around 3 p.m., 4 hours after they were previously scheduled to open at 11 a.m.
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The delayed start meant several of the artists scheduled to perform during the first few hours of the festival's third day were knocked off the lineup.
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