Jazz in the Park launched its season on Thursday and enforced the law that prohibits the public from bringing alcohol. Consumption of beer and wine is fine, as long as its purchased from an event vendor.
What do you think about this? Should people be allowed to bring alcoholic beverages to free outdoor venues held in public parks or is it in everyone's best interest to put restrictions on consumption? Sound-off, Milwaukee, and sound off now!
BYO, baby! Bringing snacks and beverages to Jazz in the Park -- and other outdoor musical festivals -- has always been a part of the experience and it should continue this way. By bringing your own food and drink, it makes the event more affordable and enjoyable because you can enjoy your drink of choice as opposed to being forced to buy a Miller product or an overpriced glass of wine. Plus, enforcing this law requires people to wait in long lines, instead of lounging on a blanket with their store-bought spirits.
Sell it! This new law makes the event safer because people will probably drink less if they have to wait in line and pay festival prices for a drink. Also, it's a way for the venue to make money, which will ensure the series continues to exist. Also, a little crowd control is not a bad thing. This event has become so huge in the past few years that a few less people is not a bad thing. Finally, you can't bring your own alcohol to Summerfest or State Fair, so what's the big deal?
