The 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game is just around the corner, and Cleveland officials say they are ready.
The city on Thursday revealed its logistical and safety plan for the week's events, with the game itself set for July 9. State and federal authorities will be assisting throughout.
"The City of Cleveland welcomes the 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game," Mayor Frank G. Jackson said in a statement. "We have anticipated showcasing our City to the world and demonstrating the same level of hospitality and friendship we provide to everyone so that all can see what makes Cleveland a great place to live, work, play and do business. Now go have fun and 'Play Ball.'"
Only those who have tickets or credentials will be allowed inside Progressive Field or select venues. The following items will not be permitted inside, and will be confiscated if seen:
- Action Sports Equipment including but not limited to skateboards, roller blades, scooters and roller skates
- Aerosol Cans (i.e. hairspray, mace, etc.)
- Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs
- Animals (except certified service animals)
- Backpacks and bags that exceed 16" x 16" x 8"
- Baseball bats or Clubs
- Beach Balls and other Inflatable items
- Brooms
- Butterfly Nets or any other kind of net that could interfere with play on the field
- Cameras with telephoto lenses or lenses larger than 100mm
- Cans, Glass, Squeeze Bottles, and Thermos Bottles
- Chewing Tobacco
- Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles
- Electronic Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, Vapor Cigarettes, or any device that mimics smoking
- Hard Sided Coolers
- Laser pens and Laser pointers
- Noisemaking devices (i.e. air horns, cowbells, etc.)
- Outside Food and Beverage
- Poles and/or sticks
- Toy guns or knives (including water guns)
- Weapons (including, without limitation, pocket knives, blades), firearms, fireworks and other illegal substances
- Wrapped presents or Gifts
- Any item or action deemed to be a threat to public safety
Multiple roads will be closed as well, some beginning Friday, June 21. Here's a full list (MOBILE USERS: Click here):
A map has also been released for The Color Run 5K, taking place on July 7 (MOBILE USERS: Click here):
Airspace restrictions will also in place, and the city will have more information coming up in a press conference July 2. WKYC will also have much more in our upcoming All-Star guide.
