BOSTON (WHDH) - Officials will be stepping up security in Boston on Wednesday as a million people are expected to gather for the Red Sox World Series victory parade.
Boston Police Commissioner William G. Gross encouraged fans to celebrate with the team in a safe manner.
“As we said during the entire Series, we’ve been here before, let’s act like it,” he said. “We ask everyone to act responsibly and be respectful of the other revelers in the parade.”
Plainclothes and uniformed officers will be out in full force throughout the parade route and on public transportation, which city officials urge people to take in and out of the city.
Public drinking is not allowed, neither are weapons — real or fake.
“Be thoughtful about Halloween costumes at the parade,” the City of Boston tweeted. “Leave the masks at home. Fake weapons of any kind, including replica firearms, will not be tolerated.”
Officials are reminding fans that if they see something, say something.
MBTA Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green said, “With your help, we can have a safe and enjoyable celebration.”
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