Montgomery Riverfront brawl

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A large-scale altercation occurred on August 5, 2023, in downtown Montgomery, Alabama when bystanders intervened in a physical assault by a group of recreational boaters on the dock on Captain Damien Pickett, co-captain of the Harriott II, the City of Montgomery-owned riverboat, and prime attraction at Riverfront Park, located on the Alabama River. Upon its return from a dinner cruise, the Harriott II was unable to dock due to a privately owned pontoon boat that had blocked its assigned docking space. The ship's crew notified the pontoon's occupants through the ship's loudspeakers, but the pontoon was not moved. After waiting close to 45 minutes, Captain Pickett and a deckhand boarded a smaller boat and sailed to the dock. After moving the pontoon to allow for adequate space to dock, the boaters argued and then attacked Pickett. Observers including riverboat's crew as well as bystanders came to Pickett's aid and defense. The ensuing brawl was filmed by several witnesses with their phones and gained significant media attention due to its violent nature, the racial undertones, and Montgomery's racially charged history. Five participants were subject to arrest warrants, and all pled guilty to various charges, including misdemeanor assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. After the incident, the city of Montgomery partnered with local businesses and increased its surveillance systems to add additional security in the area.