{"id":292081,"date":"2026-05-14T00:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T00:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/292081\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T00:35:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T00:35:09","slug":"as-spurs-keep-winning-sw-military-celebrations-grow-bigger-and-rowdier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/292081\/","title":{"rendered":"As Spurs keep winning, SW Military celebrations grow bigger and rowdier"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Another Spurs<\/a> playoff win brought another massive celebration to Southwest Military Drive, where fans filled the streets honking horns, waving flags and chanting, \u201cGo Spurs Go.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know we\u2019re going to the next round,\u201d one fan said. \u201cI know we need one more game, but we\u2019re going to win it. We\u2019re going to win the playoffs.\u201d<\/p>\n

But alongside the celebration, some fans also crossed the line into dangerous and illegal behavior on multiple occasions, prompting a heavy response from law enforcement.<\/p>\n

Many fans celebrated responsibly, staying inside vehicles while honking and cheering. Others bent the rules, riding on top of cars, hanging out of windows, setting off fireworks and performing burnouts. <\/p>\n

>> Should there be honking celebrations after every Spurs playoff win? San Antonio fans weigh in<\/a><\/p>\n

Now officials are also responding to more dangerous activity, including a flipped truck, a gasoline fire, four-wheelers on sidewalks and the spray-painting of a business.<\/p>\n

\u201cI mean, it\u2019s not right, but it always happens out of nowhere,\u201d one fan said when asked about the reckless behavior.<\/p>\n

Despite the chaos, she said it would not stop her from attending future celebrations.<\/p>\n

Another fan acknowledged that some of the behavior had gone too far, but said it stemmed from passion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know some of it is disrespectful, but it all comes from love,\u201d the fan said.<\/p>\n

The growing crowds have led to a massive police presence along Southwest Military, with officers and patrol units stationed throughout the area during celebrations.<\/p>\n

One young Spurs fan said the law enforcement response stood out as one of the wildest parts of the night.<\/p>\n

\u201cProbably the SWAT whenever they came,\u201d he said. \u201cYeah, and then the burnouts too.\u201d<\/p>\n

The same young fan described the atmosphere as unpredictable.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s just crazy because you never know what\u2019s going to happen next,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s pretty surreal.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a statement, the San Antonio Police Department said it is \u201caware of the celebrations being held by Spurs fans following victories.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Department supports lawful celebratory activity but must also reduce any public safety risks, especially when vehicles and pedestrians are occupying the same space,\u201d SAPD said. \u201cOn May 7, 2026, after the Spurs\u2019 victory, several individuals engaged in unsafe and illegal activity which resulted in SAPD officers having to take enforcement action to maintain public safety.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the Spurs continue their playoff run, officials hope fans can continue celebrating safely while keeping a longtime San Antonio tradition from turning to tragedy.<\/p>\n

More Spurs<\/a> coverage on KSAT:<\/p>\n

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