SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Viral social media videos show children hanging out of vehicles while they\u2019re moving, people shooting fireworks off the back of a pickup truck and others lighting the ground on fire with gasoline and a lighter. <\/p>\n
The San Antonio Police Department said these actions are not allowed and, in an effort to keep everyone safe, they\u2019re asking Spurs fans to only celebrate in a legal way.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe legality of the fireworks, it is a city ordinance violation,\u201d Emily Garvin, an SAPD public information officer, said. \u201cSo, we shouldn\u2019t be popping any fireworks inside the city limits.\u201d<\/p>\n
Spurs fans were outside on Southwest Military Drive as the chaotic celebrations continued for hours after the Silver and Black team won their first series Tuesday.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast night was insane,\u201d fan Gary Ortega said. \u201cPeople were honking \u2018til two in the morning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another woman, Cynthia Guy, said she loves seeing happy people in San Antonio.<\/p>\n
However, neither of these fans was happy about the fireworks, engine revving or fires being set in the street.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fireworks, I have a 4-year-old that\u2019s out here with me sometimes,\u201d Ortega said. \u201cIt was scaring the crap out of her. They\u2019re big booms.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another fan, J. Anthony Luna, told KSAT he likes all the celebrations because they\u2019re part of San Antonio culture.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s what happens when you\u2019re born in San Antonio,\u201d Luna said. \u201cIt\u2019s a different type of energy here. It\u2019s a different type of loyalty.\u201d<\/p>\n
Garvin stressed that the department wants everyone to be able to celebrate, but people must celebrate safely and legally so everyone can enjoy the fun and make it home safely.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf they want to celebrate, (if) they want to go honking, just be safe, follow traffic laws, follow city ordinances,\u201d Garvin said.<\/p>\n