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Mayfest 2015

Gallery: Mayfest 2015

By Kadijah Watkins, Leslie Edwards The Daily Orange
Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students who attended Mayfest were encouraged to sign paint-splattered Mayfest letters, which were new this year.
Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students who attended Mayfest were encouraged to sign paint-splattered Mayfest letters, which were new this year. Kadijah Watkins | Staff Photographer
Mayfest attendees enjoyed a variety of food, drinks and live entertainment in Walnut Park.
Mayfest attendees enjoyed a variety of food, drinks and live entertainment in Walnut Park. Kadijah Watkins | Staff Photographer
DJ Ayo Alex attempts to energize the crowd. DJ Ayo Alex, who graduated from Syracuse University last spring, kicked off the musical performances.
DJ Ayo Alex attempts to energize the crowd. DJ Ayo Alex, who graduated from Syracuse University last spring, kicked off the musical performances. Kadijah Watkins | Staff Photographer
When Ayo Alex was a student, he was an audience member watching major acts like A$AP Ferg perform at Mayfest each spring.
When Ayo Alex was a student, he was an audience member watching major acts like A$AP Ferg perform at Mayfest each spring. Kadijah Watkins | Staff Photographer
To celebrate the end of the semester, thousands of Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students packed Walnut Park for Mayfest, despite the cold weather.
To celebrate the end of the semester, thousands of Syracuse University and SUNY-ESF students packed Walnut Park for Mayfest, despite the cold weather. Kadijah Watkins | Staff Photographer
VÉRITÉ continued Mayfest with an electronic-pop feel. The crowd around the stage doubled by the end of her performance.
VÉRITÉ continued Mayfest with an electronic-pop feel. The crowd around the stage doubled by the end of her performance. Kadijah Watkins | Staff Photographer
Mayfest attendees were given Mayfest and Block Party t-shirts as part of the event.
Mayfest attendees were given Mayfest and Block Party t-shirts as part of the event. Kadijah Watkins | Staff Photographer
Rapper Skizzy Mars was the most energetic performer of the day. During his set, he was was constantly jumping around stage and interacting with the crowd.
Rapper Skizzy Mars was the most energetic performer of the day. During his set, he was was constantly jumping around stage and interacting with the crowd. Kadijah Watkins | Staff Photographer
For those in attendance age 21 and over, limited amounts of beer were served.
For those in attendance age 21 and over, limited amounts of beer were served. Kadijah Watkins | Staff Photographer
The Knocks headlined Mayfest, but by the time the group got on stage many students had left Walnut Park.
The Knocks headlined Mayfest, but by the time the group got on stage many students had left Walnut Park. Leslie Edwards | Video Editor
The duo tried to ignite the fading crowd by playing their hit songs, such as "Classic."
The duo tried to ignite the fading crowd by playing their hit songs, such as "Classic." Leslie Edwards | Video Editor
Published on April 25, 2015 at 12:50 pm

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