The Atlanta Police Department is prepared for a Labor Day weekend that will draw at least 700,000 people and increased traffic, a Thursday press release said.
“The diversity of our events is an important part of what makes the City of Atlanta a unique, multifaceted destination,” Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields said in a statement. “We hope everyone has a great time and enjoys the best Atlanta has to offer. Our officers will be out among the crowds and stand ready to serve.”
APD wants everyone to consider taking MARTA, carpooling or ride-sharing; remove all valuables in plain sight in cars; leave laptops, smartphones, cash, tablet computers, purses and guns at home — or take the items with them.
“If you bring a firearm into the city, please make sure you can secure it in a gun safe or lock attached to a secured part of your vehicle that will also allow you to hide the firearm from view,” the press release said. “Your glove compartment and console are not appropriate locations to store guns and personal items as it takes seconds to pry the locks and take your valuables.”
Here’s a partial list of events with expected crowds, according to the APD:
Thursday, Aug. 30
• Atlanta Falcons v. Miami Dolphins; 7-11 p.m.; Mercedes Benz Stadium
Expected crowd: 70,000
Friday, Aug. 31
• Black Gay Pride event; 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Piedmont Park
Expected crowd: 30,000
• DragonCon 2018; 9 a.m.–11 p.m.; downtown area
Expected crowd: 77,000
Saturday, Sept. 1
• Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game Fan Zone; 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Georgia World Congress Center
Expected crowd: 60,000
• DragonCon 2018 parade; 10 a.m.–noon; downtown Area
Expected crowd: 50,000
• Taste of Soul Atlanta; 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; 10 Northside Drive
Expected crowd: 10,000
• Georgia Tech v. Alcorn State; 12:30–4 p.m.; Georgia Tech Stadium
Expected crowd: 30,000
• LudaFamDay; noon–7 p.m.; 99 Northside Drive
Expected crowd: 15,000
• Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game (Auburn vs. Washington); 3:30 p.m.–6 p.m.; Mercedes Benz Stadium
Expected crowd: 50,000
• Lynyrd Skynyrd concert; 6–10 p.m.; Lakewood Amphitheater
Expected crowd: 10,000
• Gay Black Pride event; 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Piedmont Park
Expected crowd: 30,000
• DragonCon 2018; 7:30–11:30 p.m.; downtown area
Expected crowd: 80,000
Sunday, Sept. 2
• Taste of Soul Atlanta; 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; 10 Northside Drive
Expected crowd: 10,000
• Pure Heat Community Festival; noon–8 p.m.; Piedmont Park
Expected crowd: 77,000
• DragonCon 2018; 7:30-11:30 p.m.; downtown area
Expected crowd: 80,000
Monday, Sept. 3
• DragonCon 2018; 7:30–11:30 p.m.; downtown area
Expected crowd: 15,000
• Gay Black Pride Event; 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Piedmont Park
Expected crowd: 30,000
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