BLUE ASH, Ohio (WKRC) - Changes are coming to Red, White and Blue Ash after an incident last year.

Hundreds of juveniles set off fireworks to intentionally cause panic, said police last year. More than a dozen people called 911, fearing there was an active shooter. Police did make some arrests.

This year, no one under the age of 18 will be allowed at the Fourth of July celebration without a parent or guardian.

Other new safety measures include:

Fenced perimeter with four designated entry and exit points. All entrances will be staffed by security personnel and under camera surveillance
Glendale Milford Road will be closed from E. Lake Forest Dr. to the MadTree property located at 4321 Glendale Milford Rd., beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Additional closures will be implemented along Glendale Milford Rd. as the night progresses. These closures will remain in place until the event has concluded, and traffic has cleared from the area

Other changes include:

Restrictions on bags that are in place at Cincinnati stadiums. They must be clear and not exceed the size of 16" x 16" x 8". Small clutches (no larger than 4.5" x6.5") are permitted
Bags will be subject to search
Entrances will open at 3:30 p.m.
No chair drop off prior to entrances opening
No umbrellas

"These are significant modifications to the way this event has been carried out in the past," said Blue Ash Communications Coordinator Rachel Murray. "Following an incident at last year's event, we took a close look at ways to enhance both safety and overall guest experience. These updates reflect our commitment to providing a safe, enjoyable experience for all attendees and align with best practices used at major events across the region."

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