Video of NYPD's Futile Attempt to Stop Skateboarding Event Goes Viral

38 were arrested or written citations, nearly 2 million see video

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The "Broadway Bomb" is an annual event where skateboarders race down Broadway in New York City. Last year's "official" event was canceled because of a court order according to the Broadway Bomb website. Nevertheless it appears to have continued, with this year's event, which happened last month, leading to the arrest or summons of 38 participants by the NYPD and a hilarious attempt by cops to stop the skateboarders, which you can watch below, set to appropriate music: