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Mayfest 2018

Gallery: Students flock to Walnut Park to celebrate Mayfest

Mayfest took place Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. in Walnut Park.
Mayfest took place Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. in Walnut Park. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Students enjoyed music, food and entertainment including an inflatable obstacle course.
Students enjoyed music, food and entertainment including an inflatable obstacle course. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Quinn XCII was the headliner for Mayfest. Detroit-based Quinn XCII blends together elements of pop, electronic, hip-hop and soul in his music.
Quinn XCII was the headliner for Mayfest. Detroit-based Quinn XCII blends together elements of pop, electronic, hip-hop and soul in his music. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
DJ-producer Orange Calderón also performed. She has opened for artists like Skrillex and Outkast.
DJ-producer Orange Calderón also performed. She has opened for artists like Skrillex and Outkast. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Quinn XCII's debut album, “The Story of Us” was released last September, and he’s best known for his singles “Straightjacket” and “Another Day in Paradise.”
Quinn XCII's debut album, “The Story of Us” was released last September, and he’s best known for his singles “Straightjacket” and “Another Day in Paradise.” Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Students danced at the silent disco with DJs Nich Hoffman, Khari Brandes, Culture Clash and Ryan French.
Students danced at the silent disco with DJs Nich Hoffman, Khari Brandes, Culture Clash and Ryan French. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Despite some rain, the weather was mild and some sunshine peaked through.
Despite some rain, the weather was mild and some sunshine peaked through. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
The event precedes Block Party, which took place in The Carrier Dome after Mayfest.
The event precedes Block Party, which took place in The Carrier Dome after Mayfest. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
The silent disco tent was in its own tent to enhance the experience of listening to music through personal headphones.
The silent disco tent was in its own tent to enhance the experience of listening to music through personal headphones. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
YBN Nahmir is an 18-year-old rapper from Alabama has also released remixes of popular songs like Lil Pump’s “Gucci Gang.”
YBN Nahmir is an 18-year-old rapper from Alabama has also released remixes of popular songs like Lil Pump’s “Gucci Gang.” Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
Students posed on an inflatable giant red chair and received free print copies of their photo.
Students posed on an inflatable giant red chair and received free print copies of their photo. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
University Union hosts Mayfest every year at the end of the spring semester.
University Union hosts Mayfest every year at the end of the spring semester. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer
In 2016, DJ-producer Orange Calderón became the first woman to win a national DJ competition, taking home top honors at McDonald’s x Complex’s Annual ‘Flavor Battle’ DJ Tournament.
In 2016, DJ-producer Orange Calderón became the first woman to win a national DJ competition, taking home top honors at McDonald’s x Complex’s Annual ‘Flavor Battle’ DJ Tournament. Gavin Liddell | Staff Photographer

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By Gavin Liddell Staff Photographer

At the end of spring semester, University Union hosts Mayfest and Block Party. During Mayfest on Friday, students enjoyed music, free food, an inflatable obstacle course and airbrush tattoos, among other activities, at Walnut Park. Musical acts included Quinn XCII, rapper YBN Nahmir and DJ-producer Orange Calderón.

Published on April 27, 2018 at 11:29 pm
Contact Gavin: gwliddel@syr.edu

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