Preparing For The Pope: BANNED ITEMS FOR POPE’S VISIT

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It’s getting really real as Philly prepares for the Pope! The United States Secret Service released a list of items prohibited from the Ben Franklin Parkway during the events being held for the pope’s visit to Philadelphia, including the papal Mass on Sunday, September 27th.

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The same list applies for the pope’s speech at Independence Mall on Saturday, September 26th.

The items are:

-Aerosols

-Ammunition

-Animals other than service/guide animals

-Backpacks and bags exceeding the size restrictions (18″ x 13″ x 7″)

-Balloons

-Bicycles

-Hard Coolers (Soft-sided thermal coolers ARE allowed)

-Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems

-Explosives

-Firearms

-Glass, thermal or metal containers

-Laser pointers

-Mace/Pepper spray

-Packages

-Selfie Sticks

-Signs exceeding the size restrictions (5′ x 3′ x 1/4″) made of any material except cardboard, poster board or cloth

-Structures

-Supports for signs and placards

-Toy guns

-Weapons of any kind

-Any other items determined to be a potential safety hazard

Don’t get caught with these item people! Looks like the only thing you can bring is yourself! lol I’m just saying!

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