June 21st, 2011 - The day skateboarders took over Los Angeles at Wild In The Streets! Here's how it went down...
Noon... The crowd swelling to critical mass at our meeting spot, Hollenbeck plaza. Everybody's getting psyched!
The Emerica crew arrives and immediately proceeds with an impromptu demo.
Suddenly, and without warning, the crowd starts moving and takes to the streets. It's on!
Unfortunately, the cops have prepared and aren't having none of it. Blocking the way, we're forced to retreat back to Hollenbeck.
The man with the plan, Mark Waters, rallies the troops, and goes for plan B...
Maps are handed out to the front runners.
Second take as the crowd heads out from Hollenbeck with Andrew Reynolds and Bryan Herman in the pack.
Finally, we break free from the cops' grip with Braydon Szafranski and stars-and-stripes dude leading the way.
Aaron Suski rolling out!
We head towards the 6th st. bridge heading into downtown.
Unfortunately, the cops are quick to catch up and start putting on the heat.
Over the 6th st. bridge, we head into downtown with the sirens chasing close behind.
The cops coming out in full effect. Yes - they even called for air support as the helicopter followed us along the entire route.
Drew leading the charge!
By this time, the cops really start harassing us and several people are taken down. Good work, LAPD.
Past downtown, thinned out groups push on along the route.
The cops are making it even worse and many more skaters are caught and unnecessarily cited for infractions or misdemeanors, including yours truly.
Finally, the survivors arrive at the end point at the Carl's Jr. plaza in Lafayette park.
More skating commences, and interviews are given to clueless news outlets.
We did it! Leo Romero, Jerry Hsu, Collin Provost, Justin Figueroa, Bryan Herman and the rest of the crew celebrate!
Until next time LA....
Thanks to everyone for coming out!
(16) responses to: Wild In The Streets LA Photo Gallery!
Thank you Emerica!
This Was One Of The Greatest Days Of My Life...
all that hassling from the cops is just all the more reason to bring it back to NYC next year!
Thank you Emerica, for one of the greatest days of my life
FUCK THE POLICE!!!
bring it to florida
best day ever so much worth missing my finals!
u guys should come back next year it was sick
Thanks for taking everyone away for a day....so NICE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2LFyA8ppag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAoSgLPdi9I
im the photo with trevor colden, walking up the stairs [:
thanks Emerica, that was such a sick day!
"wild in the streets"
Was the dopest day ever i had fun with you guys thanks emerica
Way to GO Fox !
Looking at your pics with a big smile on my face, maybe I will join you guys next time !
Greetings from Sunny Gbg,
Roul
Man!!so wanted to go!!but i was in fontucky!:P
emerica please bring it to dc
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