Gearing Up for a Bustling Weekend in Hamburg: Police and Security in High Gear for Port Anniversary, HSV Match, and Demonstrations
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With the Port Anniversary, the final HSV home game of the season, and a demonstration on the horizon, Hamburg's law enforcement is bracing for a busy weekend. A police spokesperson has announced, "We're mobilizing a robust force to handle the series of events."
Over a million spectators are expected to attend the Port Anniversary starting on Friday. Key streets have already been shut down between the Elbphilharmonie and the fish market for the upcoming festivities.
HSV Fans Might Secure Promotion
On Saturday (8:30 PM), the HSV could seal their promotion with a win against SSV Ulm. A massive celebration would be in order, not just at the Volksparkstadion, but also in the city, as it's anticipated that tens of thousands of fans will join in the revelry. That same evening, thousands of spectators are set to attend a concert by German schlager sensation Roland Kaiser (72) at the nearby Barclays Arena.
Cyclists and AfD Opponents Protest
According to police reports, around 500 cyclists are planning a demonstration from the U-Bahnhof Messehallen to the eastern district of Hammerbrook. The General German Bicycle Club and several organizations are coordinating the family-friendly "Bike Demo."
On Sunday afternoon, the Hamburg Alliance against the Right has called for a ban-the-AfD demonstration. The organizer expects approximately 1,000 participants, who intend to march from the Reeperbahn to the Town Hall. The police have noted that soccer fans might have another reason to celebrate on Sunday evening, as FC St. Pauli could secure their Bundesliga spot in the away match against Eintracht Frankfurt (5:30 PM). The Port Anniversary concludes with the departure parade (6:00 PM).
The Hamburg riot police and parts of the so-called alarm unit are also on duty to ensure security for all events. The police are tight-lipped about the total number of forces being deployed.
The spokesperson declined to comment on precautions against potential attacks such as those witnessed at the Magdeburg Christmas market or the trade union demonstration in Munich. However, he assured, "Working closely with the organizers, we'll make sure everyone in the city stays safe."
Security Measures Typically in Place for Large Events1. Large Police Presence: A substantial number of officers are usually deployed to maintain public safety and order.2. Crowd Control Barriers: Barriers are often used to manage and direct crowds effectively.3. Intelligence Gathering: Intelligence is collected to anticipate possible security threats and develop appropriate strategies.4. Emergency Preparedness: Emergency services are often on standby to swiftly respond to incidents.
Visitors to the Hamburg city area are encouraged to use public transportation such as the S- or U-bahn to arrive at their destinations. A weapons ban is in effect for the Port Anniversary and the entire Hamburg public transport system. Private drones are not permitted to fly over the event area.
- The police force in Hamburg is deploying a robust number of officers to handle the upcoming Port Anniversary, HSV match, and demonstrations, as the city gears up for a bustling weekend.
- On Friday, over a million spectators are expected to attend the Port Anniversary, with key streets shut down between the Elbphilharmonie and the fish market for the festivities.
- On Saturday, HSV fans might secure promotion with a win against SSV Ulm, while tens of thousands of fans join in the ensuing celebration at the Volksparkstadion. Meanwhile, German schlager sensation Roland Kaiser is set to perform at the Barclays Arena.
- On Sunday, approximately 500 cyclists are planning a demonstration from the U-Bahnhof Messehallen to the eastern district of Hammerbrook, while around 1,000 participants are expected for the Hamburg Alliance against the Right's ban-the-AfD demonstration, which will march from the Reeperbahn to the Town Hall.
- During the Port Anniversary and all events, the Hamburg riot police and parts of the alarm unit will work closely with organizers to ensure public safety and security, employing measures such as large police presence, crowd control barriers, intelligence gathering, and emergency preparedness. Visitors are also encouraged to use public transportation and avoid bringing weapons or private drones to the event area.
