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Coachella Weekend 2, Day 1 Photos: Shirtless Dudes, Sombreros, and A Giant Snail
It's on and sweaty again in Indio as the masses gather to rock steady and party hard for the second weekend of the Coachella festival. Things seemed par for the course, though perhaps a bit laid back on the three-day event's second opening day of 2013. Here's a glimpse of some of the sights and styles spotted at the shows and parties.
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