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Police plan for new threats for Tampa's Gasparilla Festival
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The tragic events in New Orleans have put a new focus on providing safety for large events. In Tampa, the Gasparilla Parades are just a few weeks away. More than 300,000 people are expected to attend the Gasparilla Parade and retired Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan says Gasparilla provides unique security challenges. "We take a look at the invasion, where you have pirates shooting off guns and you are standing there watching …
In response to recent tragic events in New Orleans, the Tampa Police together with various public security agencies will meet to reaffirm and discuss the security measures implemented for the Gasparilla 2025 season. The expected meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 4 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw emphasized the department’s experience in managing large-scale events and assured that security re…
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