EVEN the rain couldn’t dampen spirits as the big Manchester partying weekend got off to a soggy start today.
Thousands of revellers trudged though mud in torrential downpours for the iconic Parklife festival.
Partygoers braved the elements for the big party weekend in Manchester[/caption]
Music fans pose for snaps in their ponchos – nothing will stop this lot from enjoying the festival[/caption]
It may be raining but some fans still wore their summer gear…and wellies[/caption]
Despite the weather, fans turned up in droves as up to 80,000 music lovers donned their wellies at the two-day bash, held at Heaton Park.
George Ezra, The Streets, Blossoms, Solange, Nas, Mark Ronson and Christine and the Queens are just some of the acts leading a jam-packed line up as the festival celebrates its tenth anniversary.
Parklife used to be held at Platt Fields Park but has since moved to Heaton Park.
Gates opened at 11am this morning and will open at 12pm tomorrow, closing at 11pm both days.
Festival-goers will need to arrive before last entry at 5pm each day – and there’s no re-admittance allowed if you leave the site.
This year’s festival features nine stages, including the main Parklife Stage, last year’s new Valley stage, the Sounds of the Near Future tent, the sprawling Hangar, and the all-new Magic Sky arena.
Two revellers take a cigarette break as they trudge through sloppy mud[/caption]
The rain didn’t appear to dampen fans’ spirits[/caption]
At least she’s got a hood…and back-up[/caption]
Two women cover up as the ground becomes a mudbath[/caption]
Spotted: a woman ducks for cover as another downpour threatens[/caption]
A spot of rain never hurt anyone[/caption]
Hurry up in there – we’re getting soaked out there[/caption]
Mad for it[/caption]
We all love an optimist – this fan is dressed for all weathers[/caption]
Up to 80,000 revellers are expected to attend on both days of the festival[/caption]
The iconic party weekend is now in its tenth year[/caption]
More revellers get drenched in the rain as they make their way across a field of mud[/caption]
The green team don’t appear too fazed by the rain[/caption]
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