On August 4, 2023, at around 3:30 p.m. local time, a Twitch streamer, named Kai Cenat started a giveaway event in Union Square, New York City, without a permit. He had posted many announcements a few days before, saying that his partners Fanum, Duke Dennis, and Agent00 would be with him. Anyone who could answer questions related to YouTube and live streaming would be given a prize. The event, which thousands of participants came to Union Square Park, became a riot. Social media posts about it spread quickly. During the riot, seven people were injured, and 65 people, including 30 minors, were arrested. Nearby subways and stores closed during the incident.