Day two of Lollapalooza got underway Friday as festivalgoers lined up early to enter Grant Park despite the rainy and cloudy conditions over downtown Chicago.
"Hope and pray that our poncho works well. We have so many ponchos, but we're here for good music," said Christelle Jara, who was attending the festival.
Festivalgoers say listening to their favorite artist in the rain could possibly make their day two Lollapalooza experience even better.
James and Liam McShane said they also planned ahead for wet weather.
"We have ponchos. My dad brought us a rain jacket for us to use. I got my thick boots to prepare for the mud," they said.
Other attendees have exit strategies in place in case weather takes a turn.
"We are going to run right across the street to the hotel," Nehyalauni Johnson said with a laugh. "That's what we are going to do."
With rain in the forecast, the city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications is working with the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department and festival producers to help keep attendees safe.
Officials are urging performers and festivalgoers to follow any weather-related warnings should conditions worsen.
Despite the rain, many attendees said they were determined to enjoy the festival.
"We came all this way we are going to have a great time out here," Jara said. When asked whether the rain would affect the experience, she replied, "Not at all."