Amateur Fireworks on 1st Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis

Fireworks being lit by amateurs in downtown Minneapolis
Unsanctioned Fireworks on 1st Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis. Fireworks illuminate the night sky above 1st Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. This unsanctioned display occurred amidst a period of significant social unrest in the city, as indicated by the 'MinneapolisUprising' keyword. Local residents ignited the fireworks, prompting intervention from the Minneapolis Police Department to disperse the gathering. The event reflects the complex atmosphere in downtown Minneapolis during this historical period.
Photo taken in July 2020.
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