Trying to reserve an area by roping it off is illegal. Tents, barricades and other barriers are also not allowed. Vehicles and trailers are prohibited from being parked on the parade route.

Blocking access to a sidewalk is illegal, and police are also asking parade watchers to be respectful of private property.

Another law is to leave Fido at home. Unless you live on the parade route or have a Seeing-Eye dog, dogs are not allowed on the parade route whether they are on a leash or not.

Other advice to those watching the parade is simply to use common sense, Salt Lake Police Lt. Steve Cheever said.

Cheever said travelers, especially motorists, should remember the city is essentially cut in half because of detours and road closures and to plan accordingly.

The police department has increased the number of officers on the street during the past few years for the July 24 holiday. An estimated 100 officers are expected to be along the parade route this year as well as 40 crossing guards.

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