WILMINGTON (WPVI) – – Sunday afternoon started out as a day of celebration, as thousands of people turned out for the Wilmington Hispanic Parade. However, after the fun-filled afternoon, things took a turn along the parade route on West 4th Street.
Video captured showed a huge police response to disperse crowds near DuPont and West 4th Streets.
Action News reached out to Wilmington Police but police have yet to comment on the situation.
Dozens of police vehicles descended as tensions escalated after the Wilmington Hispanic Parade. The Action Cam captured bottles being thrown at officers, prompting police to call for backup and disperse the crowd with gas.
Witnesses told Action News the parade itself was peaceful, with the disturbance breaking out only after the event had ended.
“The guys were doing donuts or whatever, then next thing you know people just started throwing bottles at them and it was crazy, really crazy, it was terrible,” said one witness.
“When the parade ends people go their separate ways, but cars hang out,” said another witness.
All of this commotion came after the Wilmington Hispanic Parade ended. The vibrant celebration of culture marks the kickoff to National Hispanic Heritage Month. The parade draws thousands of spectators and community organizations to celebrate the contributions of Hispanics across Delaware.
Action News has reached out to police as well as the parade organizers, and is waiting to hear back.
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Katie Katro
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