A party in Utah was initially organized as a protest against COVID-19 restrictions.
With the majority of the state documenting “Very High” COVID-19 case numbers, an Utah rave is making headlines for hosting up to 10,000 people despite surges in new cases over the past several weeks.
NBC News reports that Utah officials said the party was advertised as a “protest” against COVID-19 restrictions, with Utah County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Sgt. Spencer Cannon estimating the party saw anywhere from 3,000 to 10,000 people in attendance.
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The rave was held at a location known as The Knolls on the west shore of the Utah Lake, opposite from Provo. It was organized by Utah Tonight, an events organizer. Police shut down the party at about 10:00 pm on Halloween night when medical assistance was requested after a woman was knocked unconscious after crowd surfing.
The hosts of the event announced the party on Instagram in late September, as new infections began to increase. The post read “Living in fear isn’t living at all! Mark your calendars for October 31.”
Eventually, however, the organization appeared to cancel the event on its Instagram page on Oct. 27, saying tickets would be refunded within five to seven business days.
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Despite this announcement, the party reportedly continued.
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As many as 10,000 attended a Halloween rave aimed at defying coronavirus regulations https://t.co/rlQOMu6ZLS pic.twitter.com/XpqtyVfnlS
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