Keene, NH Pumpkin Fest Riots

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http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/19/us/new-hampshire-pumpkin-festival-riot/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

(CNN) -- Tear gas and pepper spray hung in the air as police in riot gear descended on Keene, New Hampshire, on Saturday night, trying to disperse a rowdy crowd that brought chaos to the city's 24th annual Pumpkin Festival, CNN affiliates reported.

"State and local public safety officials are on the scene and have been working closely together to defuse the situation," Gov. Maggie Hassan said a statement. "We will continue to monitor the situation and provide any assistance necessary to Keene."

Bonfires burned into the early hours of Sunday morning on city streets that were littered with broken beer and liquor bottles, video from CNN affiliate WMUR showed.

Discuss.

Well, why did they riot?

Originally posted by dadudemon
Well, why did they riot?

Yeah, that was my question. It feels like a completely random event, even after reading the full article.

Not sure what there is to discuss. This just seems like flashmob crap.

it sounds to me like they had a riot for the fun of it.

My guess is that some campus spread it as a party destination, and it just spiraled from there. Still seems odd.

Illuminati.

spoiled kids with too much energy and time on their hands.

I blame aggression-inducing pumpkin fumes.