Safety & Security
Arlington Pride considers the safety and well-being of our attendees to be our highest priority, and it is an integral part of every decision we make. We continue to work with our local, state, and federal partners to help ensure Arlington Pride is safe, accessible, and enjoyable.

All attendees will be required to go through metal detectors and have any bags searched.

ZERO TOLERANCE
We are committed to a strict zero tolerance policy on any discrimination, harassment or bullying regarding sexual conduct, race, sex, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation, beliefs and socio-economic background. Any type of disorderly conduct, disturbance of the peace and hate speech will not be tolerated. Anyone who violates our policies will be removed by police and banned from re-entry and all future Arlington Pride Celebrations.

WEAPONS
The licensed, open carry of handguns is prohibited at all Arlington Pride events (Tex. Penal Code § 30.07).

The licensed, concealed carry of handguns is prohibited at the Festival (Tex. Penal Code § 30.06).

Knives of any length are prohibited at the Festival.

Batons, knuckles, and clubs are prohibited at the Festival.


PROHIBITED ITEMS
• All Weapons including firearms, knives and objects that could be used to cut
• Bats, batons or any other item that could be used to strike a person
• Aerosol spray cans with hazardous contents, including Pepper Spray or Mace
• Fireworks, Flammable Products, Projectiles, or Explosives.
• Backpacks or other bags larger than 12” X 12”*
• Outside food or drinks (including bottled water)*
• Glass bottles
• Corrosive or staining substances
• Selfie Sticks, Drones and Laser pens/pointers of any type
• Noisemakers such as air horns
• Toys that resemble firearms or other weapons
• Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances or any paraphernalia associated with drug use
• Unsealed over the counter medications or vitamins
• Unsealed tampons
• Unapproved stickers, fliers or other signage
• Tactical gear or clothing that resembles a public safety uniform
• Masks other than pup-masks or medical masks**
• Any item(s) deemed a threat to public safety as determined by event staff

​Event staff reserves the right to make decisions based on the safety of the event, guests and staff.

Guests attempting to bring items listed above will be asked to dispose of them prior to entry into the event. LOCKERS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.

Guests in possession of illegal items will be referred to the Arlington Police Department.

Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, or giveaways are not allowed within the event and participants in these activities will be escorted out.