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(Orlando, FL) - The Orlando Police Department is ready for this weekend's Rolling Loud festival featuring Don Toliver and Playboi Carti.
The world's largest hip-hop festival is making its only U.S. stop in Orlando and is expected to attract up to 65,000 people.
OPD says there will be a significant law enforcement presence with hundreds of officers deployed inside and outside Camping World stadium.
There will also be increased security throughout downtown Orlando, as well as within a five- to ten-mile radius of the stadium.
“We want our community to know we are fully prepared and fully committed this weekend. It will be all hands-on deck. Our officers have extensive experience managing large-scale events, and we have a comprehensive plan in place. There will be visible security measures, along with additional resources working behind the scenes. Our priority is clear. We will do everything necessary to ensure that everyone attending the festival, as well as the residents throughout our city, remains safe,” said Chief Smith.
OPD warns drivers to expect increased enforcement encourages them to follow all traffic laws.
Rolling Loud started in South Florida as a one-day festival in Miami and it has grown into a globally making its debut in Orlando May 8-10th.