Heading to the Boston Marathon on April 20? Don't Bring the Items on This List

By MIKE BEDNARSKY (Patch Staff)

Those planning on watching the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20 are being asked to avoid carrying backpacks, over-the-shoulder bags and similar items for the safety of runners and viewers alike.

Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) released a list on Twitter indicating the types of items spectators are encouraged not to bring to the event.

If you are headed to the marathon on Monday, you’ll want to leave these items at home:

• Bags
• Suitcases
• Packages
• Large blankets
• Weapons
• Coolers
• Glass containers
• Costumes
• Props
• Fireworks

Learn more about Massachusetts Alerts, MEMA’s new public safety alerting app which will be used at the Boston Marathon to share public safety information >>>

Photo Credit: MEMA