Thousands descend upon Philadelphia for this year’s Roots Picnic. NBC10’s Karen Hua reports from the festival.
The Roots Picnic is back and a hip-hop legend and a Philly soul music icon will headline this year’s festival!
The legendary Roots crew will be joined by Lil Wayne, Jill Scott and more on June 1 and June 2, 2024, at Fairmount Park’s Mann Center for the Performing Arts.
From how to buy tickets to what roads will be closed - check out NBC10’s full guide to this year’s show:
Where is the Roots Picnic being held?
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The Roots Picnic will return to the Mann in Fairmount Park.
The Mann is located at 5201 Parkside Drive in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
When will the Roots Picnic take place?
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The two-day festival will take place June 1, 2024, and June 2, 2024.
Who are the headliners for the 2024 Roots Picnic?
This year’s headliners are multi-Grammy award-winning hip-hop star Lil Wayne and soul singer Jill Scott.
The Roots will join Lil Wayne in a set that will highlight the musical legacy of the rap star’s hometown of New Orleans. The performance will also feature special guests PJ Morton and Trombone Shorty.
Philly native and Grammy Award-winning soul singer Jill Scott will also be a headliner. Her performance will come off the heels of her 20th-anniversary tour commemorating her 2000 debut album “Who Is Jill Scott?”
Who else will perform at the Roots Picnic?
The show will also feature hip-hop icons André 3000, Nas, Method Man, and Redman, legendary R&B producer and singer Babyface, singer and actress Fantasia Barrino, and hip-hop star Gunna.
See the full lineup below.
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Which podcasts will be featured?
The Roots Picnic will also feature the Parkside Stage (formerly known as the Podcast Stage) which will host several live podcasts and immersive experiences. The stage will feature the following live podcasts:
How can you get registered to vote while at the Roots Picnic?
Festival organizers are hoping to register thousands of people to vote with their voter registration initiative -- When We All Vote.
When and where can I buy tickets?
General admission and VIP tickets are available here. Single day general admission tickets are available for $150 each day.
What roads will be closed?
Even if you don't plan on going to the Roots Picnic, you could still be affected by the road closures.
To accommodate venue construction and the two-day festival, city officials said gradual lane restrictions and road closures around the West Fairmount Park area and Overbrook neighborhood began on Monday, May 20.
The following street is closed starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, May 20, until approximately 6 a.m. on Thursday, June 6:
- States Drive, between Belmont Ave. and Avenue of the Republic
The following street is closed starting at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, until approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, June 7:
- South Concourse Drive, between Belmont Ave. and 52nd St.
The following street is be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Thursday, May 30, until approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, June 7:
- Avenue of the Republic, between Belmont Ave. and 52nd St.
The following street will be closed starting at noon on Friday, May 31, until approximately 8 a.m. on Friday, June 7:
- North Georges Hill Drive, between Belmont Ave. to 52nd St.
Philadelphia police will recruit at the Roots Picnic
The Philadelphia Police Department's Recruitment Unit will attend the Roots Picnic on both days to "promote career opportunities to a diverse group of individuals interested in serving and protecting their community."
The Philadelphia Police Recruitment team will be set up near the Highmark Skyline stage area to provide career brochures and applications on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2, from noon to 8 p.m. on both days.
“We are always looking for new ways to appeal to a wider audience,” Police Captain John Walker, who leads the recruitment initiative for the Philadelphia Police Department, said. “It just made sense for our recruiters to be present at this year’s event since we are promoting a career opportunity that should reflect the community it serves.”
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