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City of Galveston officials, stressing that they are not sponsoring Beach Party Weekend, have published a news release detailing the city services that will be provided for this weekend's event that will attract thousands of college-age persons. Fact Sheet "The city provides the services of public safety, traffic control, sanitation, and code enforcement," said Public Information Officer Janet Cohen. "The Galveston Police Department will provide extra officers for traffic control points, law enforcement and regular patrols. Some traffic control officers will be from the Texas State Guard, similar to how it was handled during Mardi Gras." Unlike past years, the Galveston Park Board of Trustees is not promoting the event on its website, other than notice that live music will be provided for Texas Beach Party Weekend at R.A. Apffel Park, and that there will be free admission before 3 p.m. Also unlike past years, there will be no city shuttle or satellite parking for Beach Party Weekend visitors. There will be free parking in the downtown area on Saturday and Sunday, in hopes of attracting local residents to enjoy downtown amenities. Merchants will offer special prices at sidewalk sales. This is the second year of the downtown promotion. "Residents will be able to get around the island," said Cohen advising that traffic will be heavy, but that through use of alternate routes per the city's Fact Sheet, residents can avoid the bumper to bumper traffic on Broadway and Seawall Boulevard. Cohen refers questions about Beach Party Weekend events to promoter Ken Talton of Countdown Promotions at (972) 365-4732 or to visit www.txbeachparty.com. Hyperlinks will work if this document is read Online
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