Blizzard 2015: Massive Snowball Fight Breaks Out in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Residents found the perfect way to endure the snowy conditions.
— -- Residents in Portsmouth, New Hampshire found the perfect way to endure Tuesday’s snowy conditions -- a snowball fight.
The dustup, which was publicized in a Facebook post, broke out at 1 p.m. in Market Square and lasted for about 45 minutes. The event was organized with a playful nod to the town’s settlers, as organizers hearkened back to the fictitious “inaugural Portsmouth Snowball Fight” of 1624.
Dozens of people tossed snow at each other, a spirited showing as the Northeast was blanketed by wintry weather. One person was seen waving a pirate flag.
“Oh, it was worth it,” participant Calum Ryan told ABC affiliate WMUR.
For Portsmouth residents, the snowball fight offered the chance to bring a humorous touch to a serious storm.
“A lot of people were scared, you know: ‘Stay inside, it’s going to be really chilly,'" participant Ben Goodwin told WMUR. "But you get outside and get some exercise, and it’s just nice."
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