Every year, people from all over the world gather to Grant Park, Chicago for Lollapalooza. The lauded music festival always boasts an eclectic lineup that spans genres and attracts a crowd that spans generations. This weekend, we had the chance to catch up with some of the interesting folks attending the festival. 

Stephen, 31

Hometown: Kansas City
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? Yes.
Who are you most excited to see today? Charli XCX.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? Yes.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? A man having a seizure in front of me.

Joe, 29

Hometown: Chicago
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? No, I work it every year.
Who are you most excited to see today? I wanted to see Alabama Shakes but I'll be working.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? No, I was working (laughs).
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? People arguing over if the weekend is good or not, it was pretty funny.

Jack, 55

Hometown: Chicago
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? No, been going since it started here.
Who are you most excited to see today? Sturghill Simpson
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? Yes. It was awesome.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? I saw a girl holding a giant real leaf as sun protection.

Julie, 20

Hometown: Rochester, NY
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? It is! And my first time in Chicago.
Who are you most excited to see today? Tame Impala. They were the game changer for me coming.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? Briefly from a distance.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? Today there was a guy wearing a leopard borat swimsuit dancing ferociously by himself.

Spencer, 18

Hometown: Lamont, IL
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? Yes, first time coming here.
Who are you most excited to see today? I don't even know, the lineup is so crazy good.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? Yeah, that was awesome, best performance by far.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? The mosh pits probably.

Kellie, 22

Hometown: Naperville, IL
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? Yup.
Who are you most excited to see today? Sam Smith, definitely.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? No.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? I saw somebody carry a blow up alligator around.

Justin, 30

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? Yes.
Who are you most excited to see today? Kid Cudi.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? No, I did not. Upset I didn't.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? Six guys in matching white suits dancing around.

Kara, 26

Hometown: Trinidad
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? Yes. First time in Chicago, I love it.
Who are you most excited to see today? Toro Y Moi.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? Half of it, split my time between him and the Weeknd. He wasn't that bad!
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? A guy gyrating in a banana costume.

Natalie, 19

Hometown: Joliet, IL
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? Yes.
Who are you most excited to see today? Kid Cudi.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? No, I don't have a three day pass.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? Travi$ Scott has the crowd bum rush the stage and the show got cancelled early.

@Hoopstergram, 28

Hometown: Chicago
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? 4th year.
Who are you most excited to see today? Metallica.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? Oh yeah, duh.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? We saw a girl peeing against a fence 20 feet from the cops.

Lorena, 53

Hometown: Mexico
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? No, seven years ago was my first time. I come from Mexico every year.
Who are you most excited to see today? Metallica.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? Yes.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? Everybody's crazy.

Dara, 17

Hometown: Chicago
Is this your first time at Lollapalooza? Second time.
Who are you most excited to see today? Walk The Moon.
Did you watch Paul McCartney last night? No, I went The Weeknd instead.
What's the craziest thing you've seen that's not music? Last year I saw a person in a Gumby costume, it was weird.