Riot Fest secures multi-year deal to remain in Douglass Park

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Riot Fest secured a three-year deal with the Chicago Park District to remain in Douglass Park.

A meeting to discuss the festival was held Wednesday morning.

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Last year, there were talks of leaving the city for Bridgeview.

The agreement incorporates significant changes that will bring up to $4.5 million in potential revenue to support park programs citywide and a $1 million investment into Douglass Park, the park district said.

Neighbors on the West Side have complained in recent years about the damage and trash left behind.

"The Park District announced the district's first-ever Participatory Budgeting Process to ensure the community is empowered to determine how the $1 million give back from Riot Fest will be invested in Douglass Park," the district said.

The Riot Fest 20th anniversary lineup will be announced at 10 a.m. April 23, according to an Instagram post.

The punk, rock, alternative, metal and hip-hop fest is scheduled for Sept. 19-21, and some tickets will be on sale Thursday.

Visit https://riotfest.org/ for more information.

"The Riot Fest multi-year agreement reflects the collaboration between the Park District, 24th Ward Alderwoman Scott, festival organizers and the North Lawndale community," Chicago Park District General Superintendent & CEO Carlos Ramirez-Rosa said. "In addition to securing the festival's home in Douglass Park for an additional three years, the agreement addresses valuable input gathered from park stakeholders and increases benefits to the park and community, including a projected $1 million in community-driven capital investment and enhanced engagement with neighboring residents and businesses. These added benefits underscore the Park District's and Riot Fest's commitment to working together to uplift the community."