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Safety & Prohibited Items
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For the safety and security of our guests and graduates, a list of prohibited items is provided below. Additional items may be prohibited at the discretion of the law enforcement officials as directed by increased threat conditions.

  • Alcohol or controlled substances
  • Food and beverages of any kind
  • Cans, bottles, glass, or glass vases
  • Coolers
  • Cameras with tripods; GoPros, Selfie sticks, etc.
  • Skateboards
  • Laser pointers
  • Wallet chains
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Sticks or poles of any kind
  • Long chains / sharp spikes
  • Air horns/noise makers or balloons
  • Flags; Any banner/poster larger than 8.5” x 11”
  • Offensive banners/posters
  • Bags larger than 12” x 12” or backpacks of any kind
  • Chairs, folding chairs, or any other type of chair for individual use
  • Fireworks

NOTE: All graduates and guests will be required to pass through metal detectors prior to entering the Civic Center. Security personnel will remove students or guests disrupting the ceremony.