New Year's Eve sideshows in Oakland, Vallejo erupt in fireworks, fiery cars

Police in Oakland and Vallejo spent New Year's Eve rushing to sideshows where participants lit off fireworks and set a car on fire.

In Vallejo, police broke up a sideshow about 2 a.m. Wednesday at Kentucky and Alameda streets.

Another sideshow happened in Oakland just before 3 a.m. Wednesday on MacArthur Boulevard and Markey Street.

At one point, a car dangerously spun into the crowd, video shows.

Spectators also shot fireworks into the air and set a car on fire. Two young men are also seen dancing and hopping on the roof of a car. 

Police have not said whether there were any arrests or injuries. 

Vallejo police respond to a sideshow on New Year's Eve. Dec. 31, 2024 

A car is set on fire during a sideshow in Oakland on New Year's Eve. Dec. 31, 2024 

A car is set on fire in Oakland at a sideshow on Dec. 31, 2024

People gather on New Year's Eve at Macarthur and Market Street for a sideshow in Oakland. Dec. 31, 2024 Photo: AIO Filmz 

People gather on New Year's Eve at Macarthur and Market Street for a sideshow in Oakland. Dec. 31, 2024 Photo: AIO Filmz 

People gather on New Year's Eve at Macarthur and Market Street for a sideshow in Oakland. Dec. 31, 2024 Photo: AIO Filmz 

People gather on New Year's Eve at Macarthur and Market Street for a sideshow in Oakland. Dec. 31, 2024 Photo: AIO Filmz 

People set off fireworks on New Year's Eve at Macarthur and Market Street for a sideshow in Oakland. Dec. 31, 2024 Photo: AIO Filmz 

People gather on New Year's Eve at Macarthur and Market Street for a sideshow in Oakland. Dec. 31, 2024 Photo: AIO Filmz 

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