Politics & Government
Washington Square Park Erupts For Biden's Victory: Photos
New Yorkers took to Washington Square Park to celebrate President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 general election.
WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK, NY — New York City became one big outdoor party Saturday as countless New Yorkers headed to the streets to celebrate President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump.
While crowds gathered in spots all over Manhattan, there was maybe no larger meeting point for festivities than Washington Square Park.
People brought signs, megaphones and their dancing feet to celebrate the news.
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Here is a collection of photos and videos from Washington Square Park from the day.
Here are videos from Saturday and Sunday in Washington Square Park.
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@sarahcpr earlier tonight in Washington Square Park I witnessed a moment. A real moment. It was amazing. It was NY. NYC... let’s make this young man famous pic.twitter.com/9eRliVdYda
— K VOTED HIM OUT JR (@TheRealKGrubbs) November 8, 2020
Washington Square Park right now #NYC #PresidentBidenpic.twitter.com/m20dG2MpbQ
— Kat Sosnick (@KatSosnick) November 7, 2020
Entering the east side of Washington Square Park earlier. Half election party, half frat party. The youth are having a night to exhale. pic.twitter.com/7mkPUsDKEG
— Earl Douglas (@edouglas528) November 8, 2020
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