The safety and well-being of our guests and staff is paramount. Organizers work closely with local officials to ensure the safest possible experience. You’ll notice uniformed security throughout the event grounds. They are there to keep you safe, so don’t hesitate to ask them for help if you need immediate assistance.
REMEMBER: You are the eyes and ears of the event. If you see something suspicious, say something.
ENTRY PROTOCOLS
For your safety, all guests are subject to security screening. This may include a full body pat-down and magnetometer screening before entry. If you would like to be screened by security personnel of your same gender, please let security personnel know prior to the search process. Screening of children will always take place with the consent of a parent or guardian. Please review our Allowed and Prohibited items list before heading to the event.
Here are some helpful tips on how to prepare for the event:
- Have Emergency Contact Info on your person and your phone lock screen in case emergency personnel need to know
- Remember to stay hydrated and keep cool by visiting the Hydration Stations for free, cool, filtered water.
PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
Engaging in these behaviors may result in your removal from the Grand Opening Ceremony Official Watch Party. Violations perceived as criminal will be reported to local authorities.
- Offensive, abusive or threatening language or behavior towards other guests or event staff
- Refusing to follow staff directions
- Fighting, provoking a fight or engaging in disorderly or boisterous conduct
- Tampering with, defacing, damaging, destroying or removing any event property
- Blocking entrances or walkways, or leaving items unattended
- Wearing or otherwise displaying profane, obscene or injurious language, texts or graphics on clothing or elsewhere on the person
- Indecent exposure, sexual acts or behavior
- Solicitation
- Smoking, vaping, outside alcohol, and other controlled substances are strictly prohibited
- Unauthorized use of amplified music, loudspeakers, or sound systems
- Unauthorized entry or repeated violation of safety barriers
- Leaving children under 14, vulnerable adults, or service animals unattended
- Bringing any prohibited items (listed above)
Enforcement and compliance
Staff and security reserves the right to deny entry or request removal of any restricted items. Guests who do not comply with this policy may be asked to leave the premises.
EVENT POLICIES
- All guests must abide by The Obama Foundation’s event policy and code of conduct available at https://obama.org/event-policies [LINK] at all times while attending the Grand Opening Ceremony Official Watch Party.
- During the Grand Opening Ceremony Official Watch Party, you may be filmed, videotaped or photographed by or on behalf of The Obama Foundation. Your entry to the event serves as permission for use of your image by The Obama Foundation.
- By entering the Grand Opening Ceremony Official Watch Party, you agree, on behalf of yourself and any minor children accompanying you, to voluntarily assume all risk, including the risk of personal injury (including death) or illness, the risk of exposure to communicable diseases including COVID-19, or the risk of lost, stolen or damaged property, arising from or related to your entry into the event and participation in any activities at the event. In addition, you agree that The Obama Foundation will not be responsible for any such injury or illnesses, property damage or other loss and The Obama Foundation is released and discharged from such liability to the fullest extent of the law.