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Updated: 3:22 PM Jul 2, 2009
Larry the Cable Guy Enforcement
Lincoln University and Lincoln police will be stepping up their patrols to make sure the fun stays safe when Larry the Cable Guy comes to Lincoln.
Posted: 8:06 AM Jul 2, 2009Reporter: David Jespersen Email Address: david.jespersen@kolnkgin.com |
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12 Comments 
Soon it will be lights, cameras, and action for a 4th of July party hosted by Larry the Cable Guy.
Saturday, July 4th, Larry the Cable Guy will "Git R Done" at Memorial Stadium. He's slated to give a unique concert for Nebraska fans.
The venue, the size of the crowd and the holiday timing will also mean Lincoln and University police will step up their enforcement to make sure the fun stays safe.
"I don't recall having an event of this size on a holiday such as the 4th, we have several factors against us. It's the 4th which is typically a holiday of eating and drinking beer, plus it's a weekend where people are relaxed and drink more, so officers will be busy," said Officer Katie Flood.
Busy making sure the 53,000 ticket holders for the Cable Guy's event don't overdo the celebrating.
LPD is teaming up with University police, and while it may be July, Saturday will look and feel a lot like a Husker gameday.
"Officers will be assigned to intersections downtown before and after the event," said Flood.
Those officers will also be on the lookout for drunk drivers.
"This is going to be at least the 2nd party day for many people but we're in good position because we already have planning," says Flood.
That planning includes plenty of University officers inside the stadium preventing fans from bringing alcohol into the stadium, and keeping an eye on everyone once they're inside.
"We don't anticipate any real problems occuring. We will screen people at the gates, and so we hope people come for the entertainment aspect and not to just make it a wild party," said Assistant Athletic Director Butch Hug.
"I don't want to ruin anyone's fun, but please be safe, plan ahead and don't get behind the wheel if you're drinking," said Flood.
Lincoln police aren't planning on using any overtime this weekend, but will be at full staff Friday and Saturday. Roughly 30 officers will be downtown for traffic control.
Latest Comments
You did not move a national holiday, period. You moved explosions and pretty colors. This is the most annoying, stupid, childish argument ive ever heard. Yay for Larry the Cable Guy. P.S. Plymouth is a tiny town with like 500 people. Just because we dont throw childish little hissy fits over a few fireworks and a comedian bringing our town tons of money and publicity does not mean we think backwards...
I agree with cher, sam, and cry....get a life, all you whiners!! The tickets were only $6!! Two for UNL, I hear, and the rest for Larry's charities. UNL football tickets dont go THAT cheap. The man did good. Nice entertainment, laughs, not very good fireworks, but what the hey! I liked it. For those who whine, I'm glad you stayed home.
People come from western Nebraska to see Larry but not to go to the state fair? I think if they come for a concert they will come here for the state fair!!! It should have stayed right where it was and let the University find someplace else for their Innovation Campus or whatever they are calling it.
We can use the tax revenue that this long weekend of celebration is giving to our city. I know of people that drove in from western NE to see the Larry the Cable Guy show. Do you think that they drove back, no they stayed 2 nights in our "small town" stayed in a hotel, ate in our restaurants and purchased gas before they left. Personally I think that all of the whining is getting old. We are turning into one of the whiniest cities around. I want to smoke where I please, I want to keep the state fair, too much Huskers. Good grief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lincoln did not change the holiday for larry the cable guy. The federal government changed the holiday from July 4, to July 3rd. You can tell that by all of the state and federal offices closed on Friday. I have not heard a single complaint on that. Leave larry alone, if you don't like him, stay home, change the channel, shut off the radio, don't read the newspapers.
Would you like some cheese with that whine. Enjoy your 4th. Now you can celebrate at your own house and don't worry about Larry. If you are stubborn and don't want to go, don't. As you see, 53,000 disagree with you are and going to Larry and going to have a great time. Happy 4th everyone.
It's still a national holiday if you go to see Larry or not. Many people celebrate it different ways. Just because it happens to be on the 4th doesn't mean the holiday was "moved". I think that it is great to see the kind of publicity that this is bringing Nebraska. Not everybody gets to celebrate the "4th" on the 4th. This just goes to show that you can't please everyone but they think that their own opinion is what matters most.
Susan, nobody is 'moving a national holiday'. Nobody is telling you that you have to celebrate Independence Day on July 3rd....do what you want to do and relax, this isn't the end of the world. I'm sure if the Larry the Cable Guy event was held on July 3rd that wouldn't be right either. Enjoy the 4th everybody.
I, too, cannot believe that we are moving a national holiday....for any reason. What will happen next? Is t our independence for sale? What did Larry the Cable Guy offer? Must I keep my calendar close in case another great offer is made by yet another "star"? Better get going and start my Christmas shopping. I'm not sure if it will get moved up, too. Since you are messing with America's birthday will you be changing personal birthdays also. If so, please make my later. I don't want to get older sooner.
I can't believe all the grumbling I've been hearing about this. Just enjoy the spotlight that this is bringing to our state. I don't like his comedy skits, but I like "the small town boy does well, and wants to give back" idea. One more thing, small towns are great. We don't necessarily think 'backwards' and if a large business is watching, I hope they enjoy the show.
Seriously, we move a national holiday celebrations to the day before because of a comedians show. What the heck are the leaders in Lincoln thinking. I highly doubt that it was the comedians intentions to have the city move the holiday plans, in fact I wish he would have had his show on the 3rd, but you know where has commonsense gone?
REALLY? REALLY? Lincoln dosnt want to be known as a small town? But, you postpone a national holiday for a concert at Memorial Stadium, talk about small town backwards thinking! I hope that no large business' are watching, for crying out loud!
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