Security

Access Guidelines for the Holy Spirit Festival

These guidelines have been developed after careful consideration and consultation with the Festival Chairs and the Festival Safety Team. We also consulted with various other agencies and as a result of several hours of discussion and debate, the Festival Chairs have developed these guidelines for access to the festival.

We have met with Fr. Michael and the Parish Council and obtained consensus that these guidelines are the most reasonable options for making the festival more secure without losing the family friendly feel that we have all come to expect at our festival. 

This policy is designed to provide a safe and secure environment at the Holy Spirit Festival

• • Wristbands

    • • All participants will be required to obtain and wear a wristband prior to entry into the festival.

        • • All Parishioners will be given a rubber wrist band with H.S. Festival printed in gold letters.

          • Wristbands will be distributed to all parishioners who request one after each mass or from the designated distribution site and times by the festival committee or at the Parish Office during the pre-ticket sale times.

          • Displaying this wrist band will allow parishioners fast track entry into the festival without delay or request for payment.

• • All non-parishioners will be required to obtain a wrist band prior to entering the festival and also be required to purchase $10.00 worth of tickets that can be used for rides or food.

  • Wrist bands will be various colors rotating each day. Wristbands will also have H.S Festival printed on them.

  • There will be no charge for children under 12.

Un-accompanied minors, under the age of 18, will not be allowed to enter the festival.   All minors, under the age of 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian while on the premises.

Alcohol wrist bands will be required for patrons over 21 who wish to indulge in the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the festival.   Alcohol wrist bands will be available at a booth just inside the perimeter control area. Alcohol wrist bands will be color coded with a different color for each day of the festival.

Code of Conduct for Patrons

• • No un-accompanied minors under the age of 18

  • No admittance without proper wristband

  • Wristbands must be worn at all times.

  • No carry-in Alcoholic beverages

  • Appropriate attire required (Christian values)

  • No disruptive behavior

  • No pets

  • No Firearms

  • No bicycles, skateboards or roller blades during festival hours

  • We reserve the right to inspect all bags and parcels

Policy dissemination

• • This notice will be distributed to designated schools for distribution.

  • This notice will be posted at the entry points to the festival

  • All yard signs will include the “No Unaccompanied Minors” statement