The Occupy Phoenix protest continued into Sunday when imprisoned demonstrators were released and more arrests were made.

After marching from Cesar Chavez Plaza to Margaret T. Hance Park, a group of Occupy Phoenix protesters were arrested after refusing to leave the park after closing hours.

Traffic was closed to the public on Adams Street in downtown Phoenix Friday as some 2,500 people celebrated the city’s culture during the Downtown Phoenix Street Party, a free event hosted by the Downtown Phoenix Partnership.

Anser Martin was among those who rallied and spoke to Occupy Phoenix protestors on Oct. 15.

Hundreds of downtown Phoenix residents and employees gathered on Friday at the Arizona Center for Empty Bowls, an event that takes place only once a year at the Arizona Center and is set up by the non-profit Waste Not and several other sponsors.