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Mifflin Street Block Party Chaos: Car Flipped and Over 80 Arrested at Wild University Celebration

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Dozens arrested, car flipped, and property damaged at the annual Mifflin Street Block Party near the University of Wisconsin-Madison!

The Mifflin Street Block Party near the University of Wisconsin-Madison turned chaotic as more than 80 individuals were arrested by police over the weekend. The event, a long-standing tradition for college students, spiraled out of control with a car being flipped and property damage reported. Despite the mayhem, thankfully, no injuries were reported during the wild festivities.

Videos of the car being overturned quickly spread on social media, adding to the event's notoriety. While police did not specify arrests related to the car incident, the overall number of arrests at the block party exceeded 80, marking a significant law enforcement presence.

The annual block party, known for attracting thousands of college students, is a pre-exam celebration held off the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. This year's gathering, however, led to a heightened police response, showcasing the challenges faced by authorities in managing large-scale student events.

As cleanup efforts begin on Mifflin Street post-celebrations, the aftermath of the car flip and arrests serves as a reminder of the rowdy nature of the event. Despite its notoriety, the Mifflin Street Block Party remains a staple in the student calendar, bringing together the community in both celebration and occasional chaos.

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Dozens arrested, property damaged following Mifflin Street Block Party (Wisconsin Public Radio News)

Police arrested more than 80 people following the Mifflin Street Block Party Saturday near the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Car flipped, more than 80 arrested at annual Mifflin Street Block ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

A front porch also partially broke during the annual block party, though no one was injured.

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Mifflin Street block party mayhem: Dozens arrested, cars damaged ... (WISN Milwaukee)

Multiple videos of people overturning the car have gone viral on social media. Police have not reported arrests for this incident.

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Mifflin Street Block Party results in flipped car, over 80 arrests and an ... (Daily Mail)

The annual event in off the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison attracted thousands of college students, with police saying it was the largest ...

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Thousands attend Mifflin Street Block Party, with more than 80 arrested (Spectrum News 1)

The block party is held annually by students on the last Saturday of April as a celebration before final exams.

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Mifflin Street cleanup underway after car flipped (WKOW)

Madison's iconic Mifflin Street block party was held over the weekend, with more than 80 individuals finding themselves in handcuffs.

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Mifflin Street Block Party through the eyes of Madison Police (Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3)

MADISON, Wis. -- More than 10000 people flocked to W Mifflin Street Saturday for the biggest party of the year on the UW-Madison campus.

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