FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 26, 2003

HEIGHTENED SECURITY ALERT

            Patrons attending public events at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center are asked to refrain from bringing backpacks, brief cases, hand bags or other personal carrying containers larger than small purses or fanny packs to events at all locations.  All backpacks, brief cases, large handbags, diaper bags, tote bags, coolers or carrying containers may be subject to search or you may be asked to take them off site as a condition of entry.  There will be no check in for any baggage or containers at the facilities.

            As a reminder for Waikiki Shell events, coolers larger than 18 inches in length are not permitted.  Only backrests are allowed for the lawn seating area.

            The public’s understanding and cooperation is requested in order to assist in increasing safety and security during attendance at events.

             For more information, contact John Fuhrmann at 527-5418.

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