Security top of mind ahead of Roots Picnic weekend after mass shooting in Fairmount Park 01:56. Philadelphia police are beefing up security now that the Roots Picnic weekend has arrived.. The two ...

Roots Picnic organizers posted an apology on social media after some attendees said they waited hours to get through security on the first day of the festival.

CBS-Philadelphia Fri, May 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM UTC Days after the Fairmount Park mass shooting, the Roots Picnic is set to take place at the Mann Center on the opposite side of the park.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The annual Roots Picnic came to a close in Fairmount Park on Sunday. Tens of thousands of people, from near and far, attended the three-day event. The festival was packed ...

The Roots Picnic, Philly Pride, Independence Dragon Boat Regatta and the American Cancer Society Bike-a-Thon are all scheduled for this weekend. Here's how that will impact roadways for drivers.

Each June, music enthusiasts from across the nation unite at Fairmont Park for the annual Roots Picnic. Since its inception in 2008, this event has served as a platform to ...

Discover the highlights of the 15th annual Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, featuring Babyface, Nas, Fantasia, and more. A celebration of Black music and culture.

Philadelphia police are beefing up security now that the Roots Picnic weekend has arrived. The two-day hip hop and R&B festival at the Mann Center in Fairmount Park draws tens of thousands of ...