NYPD officers were forced to remove rowdy revelers from Washington Square Park as they spoiled what was mostly festive July 4th celebrations in New York City.
For the second time over the holiday weekend, NYPD descended in force on the iconic Manhattan park as they attempted to squash another all-night rave.
Officers could be seen lined up underneath the arch at the park's north side off Fifth Ave ahead of the midnight curfew. As the curfew approached, people reported hearing police sound a siren before officers moved into the park and forcibly moved the large crowd gathered there out of the area.
It's not clear whether any arrests were made.
NYPD officers were forced to remove rowdy revelers from Washington Square Park as they spoiled what was mostly festive July 4th celebrations in New York City. Pictured: NYPD officers line up at the north side of the park before forcing revelers to leave
For the second time over the holiday weekend, NYPD descended in force on the iconic Manhattan park as they attempted to squash another all-night rave
NYPD officers descended in force on the iconic Manhattan park once again as July 4 celebrations got into swing across the Big Apple
On Friday night, NYPD officers descended in force on the iconic Manhattan park once again as July 4 celebrations got into swing across the Big Apple.
But concerns the park would erupt in a huge after-dark rave failed to materialize as the city was struck by stormy weather at the end of a week of scorching heatwaves.
Only a handful of people headed to the famous arch and fountain after dark, with police appearing to outnumber the partygoers who have been flocking to the park every night in recent months.
Police were seen arresting just one woman and loading her into the back of a police cruiser, after she appeared to have broken through the police barricades.
The public park in the heart of the Big Apple has been a growing source of tension in recent weeks with residents and ravers coming to blows. Pictured: Officers are seen moving partygoers behind a barricade as they enforce the midnight curfew
The public park in the heart of the Big Apple has been a growing source of tension in recent weeks with residents and ravers coming to blows.
With bars and restaurants facing tight restrictions over the last year due to the pandemic, it increasingly transformed into a popular party destination.
Hundreds have been seen gathering for nightly raves in defiance of a midnight curfew, with people dancing and drinking into the early hours.
Impromptu boxing matches, complete with referees and time keepers, have also become a fixture.
Residents have complained about the noise as well as increased drug use and violence in the park, claiming they are scared to walk around the area at night.
A group of people speak with NYPD officers at the north side of the park
One person, dressed in red, approached a group of NYPD officers standing underneath the arch at Washington Square Park before the curfew
NYPD officers in riot gear can be seen moving partygoers away from the park
On Sunday night, during Pride celebrations, a 66-year-old hot dog seller was attacked by a woman in Washington Square Park who punched him in the head and threw hot sauce in his eyes.
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