It was Block Party weekend in Bloomsburg.
There was a big police presence as college students blew off a little steam as they approach the end of the semester, but authorities were keeping the situation under control.
The sound of party-goers could be heard all through the streets of Bloomsburg this weekend. It was the big day of the year to party in Bloomsburg.
The college kids were throwing their annual spring block party and with all the sun students were sure having lots of fun.
"Today it's hot, sunny. It's beautiful. It's amazing. It's not as big as last year, but it's still awesome," said sophomore Samantha Goldberg.
Block Party hasn't always been all fun. In 2007, Bloomsburg Police in riot gear had to get partiers under control. Some kids tossed bottles and rocks at police and damaged property. Now, police took extra precautions. They were on horseback, on patrol just about everywhere.
"Nothing's going to be as bad as 2007. They got everything locked down this year," Goldberg added.
"They're always out and about, but they're kind of leaving things alone just kind of checking around, checking things and making sure it stays intact," Mike Trotter, sophomore, said.
"I haven't seen anything out of control as far as last years went," explained junior Jared Daly.
Police weren't taking any chances. When the proper permit was expiring for one parking lot party, officers formed a line to clear everyone out of the lot. Those who didn't follow orders found themselves in trouble.
"Unfortunately, there will be some arrests, but anytime you have an event with thousands of students there will be some arrests," Bloomsburg Police Chief Leo Sokoloski explained.
Police know there's plenty of drinking, but the goal in recent years has been students and police working together to make sure the party stays just a party and not a problem.
"Lots of students, lots of vibrance, lots of activity, very few problems. I think overall a successful day," the chief said.
There was a big police presence as college students blew off a little steam as they approach the end of the semester, but authorities were keeping the situation under control.
The sound of party-goers could be heard all through the streets of Bloomsburg this weekend. It was the big day of the year to party in Bloomsburg.
The college kids were throwing their annual spring block party and with all the sun students were sure having lots of fun.
"Today it's hot, sunny. It's beautiful. It's amazing. It's not as big as last year, but it's still awesome," said sophomore Samantha Goldberg.
Block Party hasn't always been all fun. In 2007, Bloomsburg Police in riot gear had to get partiers under control. Some kids tossed bottles and rocks at police and damaged property. Now, police took extra precautions. They were on horseback, on patrol just about everywhere.
"Nothing's going to be as bad as 2007. They got everything locked down this year," Goldberg added.
"They're always out and about, but they're kind of leaving things alone just kind of checking around, checking things and making sure it stays intact," Mike Trotter, sophomore, said.
"I haven't seen anything out of control as far as last years went," explained junior Jared Daly.
Police weren't taking any chances. When the proper permit was expiring for one parking lot party, officers formed a line to clear everyone out of the lot. Those who didn't follow orders found themselves in trouble.
"Unfortunately, there will be some arrests, but anytime you have an event with thousands of students there will be some arrests," Bloomsburg Police Chief Leo Sokoloski explained.
Police know there's plenty of drinking, but the goal in recent years has been students and police working together to make sure the party stays just a party and not a problem.
"Lots of students, lots of vibrance, lots of activity, very few problems. I think overall a successful day," the chief said.
