 on Independence Day have been marred by violence. Last year, you may recall, in the moments after WBT's Sky Show, fights between teenagers and others broke out at Romare Bearden Park across the street from Knight Stadium, where tens of thousands had gathered to watch the fireworks. There were dozens of arrests and guns confiscated. In the days after, many questioned whether Uptown can hold big celebrations safely, including CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings.