Danny Trejo fights ‘cowards’ who allegedly hurled water balloon at him during Fourth of July parade

A Fourth of July parade descended into chaos after Spy Kids actor Danny Trejo ended up in a brawl.

80-year-old Trejo was part of a parade procession in Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, and was seen driving a vintage car.

But things took a turn when his car was hit with a water balloon, sparking Trejo to exit his vehicle and confront the person who'd allegedly threw it.

A large fight then started between Trejo and other parade-watchers, and there was reportedly 'blood everywhere'.

Arnie Abramiam, a witness who watched the events unfold, told FOX 11 Los Angeles of the ordeal: "Another water balloon was thrown at [Trejo]. Punches were thrown, people fell down. [There was] blood everywhere."

He continued to say that Mario Castillo, a close friend of the actor's, was badly injured and was left with his eye 'cut open' after being punched.

Trejo was also punched, as well as knocked to the ground, the outlet reports.

"He was more confronting, he wasn't there to hit somebody," Abramiam said of Trejo. "But I think once he got hit, he was throwing punches."

Videos have been shared online of the altercation and at one point, the Machete star was seen being physically held back by someone.

One video showed Danny Trejo being held back by someone. (James Spishak/Facebook)

Another clip sees his friend Castillo falling to the ground after being punched.

Reportedly the fight dispersed when police arrived at the scene. No arrests were made, TMZ reports.

Speaking to the news outlet, Trejo said that his car was hit with the water balloon for no reason. While punches were thrown, apparently the 80-year-old went uninjured.

He added that he was sad that the brawl took place and labelled the water balloon throwing as 'childish'.

Trejo went on to say that those who threw them were 'cowards' and noted that the culprits were believed to be in their 30s.

The actor claims to have gone unharmed in the ordeal. (Dave Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

The actor is yet to address the matter on social media and any posts shared on his Instagram page since it happen have only been related to the national holiday.

He also used July 4th as an excuse to promote his restaurant, Trejo's Tacos.

A picture shared to Trejo's page of him eating some food at the establishment read: "Celebrate the 4th of July with a bang and a bite at Trejo’s Tacos! Nothing says freedom like tacos, amigos, and a whole lot of spice! We hope that everyone enjoys this glorious day!"

UNILAD has contacted the Los Angeles Police Department for comment regarding the altercation.

Trejo's reps have also been approached for comment.