In a recent interview with TMZ, actor Danny Trejo opened up about the Fourth of July brawl that took place during a parade in Sunland, California. The 80-year-old Machete star expressed his sadness over the incident and reflected on his behavior.

Trejo, who was a guest of honor and riding in a vintage convertible as part of the Sunland-Tujunga Rotary Club's annual 4th of July parade, described his disappointment in the grown men who resorted to throwing water balloons to find pleasure during the festivities.

According to reports, the parade came to an abrupt halt when a spectator threw a water balloon at Trejo's convertible. Video footage circulating on social media captured the actor confronting the individual, resulting in punches being thrown. Trejo was knocked to the ground and a melee ensued, with his best friend, Mario, also sustaining injuries.

In his interview, Trejo stated that he decided to step out of the car after someone shouted that the balloon contained acid, causing panic to set in. However, it remains unclear if there was anything other than water inside the balloons.

Eyewitness accounts suggest that throwing water balloons at cars in the parade is somewhat of a tradition, with an understanding that nicer cars should not be targeted. It appears that this tradition being violated triggered Trejo's reaction.

Refuting claims that he was pushed to the ground, Trejo recounted that he attempted to back away from the man who allegedly threw the balloons. He stated that while trying to step back, he lost balance and fell off the curb.

Both Trejo and Mario believe that the incident was racially motivated, as they were the only ones targeted during the brawl. Trejo expressed his amusement, remarking that it would be embarrassing for someone to attack an 80-year-old man only to see him continue talking and laughing.

In a separate interview with local Fox 11, Trejo expressed his sadness over the incident, stating that it's disheartening when people ruin something for everyone else. Known for his roles in films such as Desperado, Heat, and Machete, Trejo's rough few weeks have also included the loss of his beloved chihuahua, Dixie Wixie, as he shared on Instagram.

Despite his past struggles with addiction and time spent in prison, Trejo has been sober since 1968. He has devoted his life to serving others and has become a well-known figure in Los Angeles with his popular restaurants, Trejo's Tacos and Trejo's Cantina.

Trejo's resilience and inspiring life journey were captured in the 2019 documentary "Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo" and his memoir, "Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood," which was released two years later.