March 10, 2010 Connect Special

The laws and rules to remember:
    * Keep alcohol in paper, plastic, or styrofoam cups. Glass bottles are prohibited on the street.
    * Only carry one drink at a time and limit it to 16 ounces in size.
    * NO drinking alcohol in a parked vehicle.
    * NO bringing alcohol into the gated area on River Street.
    * NO drinking alcohol or have it in your hand without a wristband in the festival area.
    * NO, don't even think about exposing yourself or urinating in public.
    Commit one of the crimes listed above and you'll come home with a maximum punishment of a $500 fine or 30 days in jail.Here are a few more laws and rules to keep in mind:
    * NO coolers, animals or weapons.
    * Concealed weapons are NOT allowed in the festival area, even with a permit.
    * You MUST have a wristband to drink alcohol in the festival area.
    * Each person is only allowed ONE drink at a time.
    * No one will be allowed to camp out in the squares overnight. They will be off limits to everyone until 6 a.m. on the day of the parade.
    If you’ve had too much to drink, you can get a free ride home using AAA Tow-To-Go service. Call 1-800-AAA-HELP and you'll get a free tow for your car, and a free ride home.

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