Talk:Mifflin Street Block Party

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%META:TOPICINFO{author="JasonSmathers" date="1216752499" format="1.1" reprev="1.1" version="1.1"}% %META:TOPICPARENT{name="ToDo"}% ---+ The Mifflin Street Block Party <img vspace="5" width="300" alt="" hspace="5" align="right" src="http://badgerherald.com/news/2005/05/02/mifflin_mk_416.jpg" height="182" /> The Mifflin Street Block Party is an annual event held in late April or early May by residents of W. Mifflin Street in Madison, WI. The block party has been known for it's large crowds, abundance of alcohol and occasional musical performances. In recent years, the day-long party has been known for the high numbers of arrests. ---++ Born in Counterculture During the 1960's, Mifflin street was known to many as "Miffland" as the area had a reputation for crime and filthy conditions. However, during the late 60s, it also gained a reputation as a counterculture epicenter, as many activists staged protests against the Vietnam War in the area. One such protest, which was a dance party held in solidarity with similar demonstrations across the globe, eventually degenerated into a riot after police entered the 500 block of Mifflin to break up the celebration.