BOLIVAR PENINSULA, Texas — Officials expected as many as 30,000 people to show up for Jeep Weekend at Bolivar Peninsula this weekend.
The annual party started years ago as a gathering for Jeep owners, but recently, off-road vehicle enthusiasts of all sorts have joined in.
"Oh my God, it's just been so crazy. You have four-wheelers, you have ATVs, you have the Jeeps," said one person enjoying the weekend. "Everything is out here, motorcycles, everything is bananas."
Safety at the event has been a big concern for officials. According to the Galveston County Sheriff's Office, 152 people have been arrested as of Saturday night. Major Ray Nolan said most charges have been public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
The sheriff's office said one woman is in critical condition after she fell out of a truck Friday night. The driver of that truck has been charged with driving while intoxicated.