Preparations for Tel Aviv Pride Parade begin as police close roads along route

Tel Aviv is preparing to host its annual Pride Parade, with extensive preparations beginning early Friday morning. The event is scheduled to commence around 11 a.m., starting from Shalag Street near Gordon Beach and proceeding along the city's promenade to Charles Clore Park.

Ensuring the safety and security of the expected large crowds is a top priority, with the Israel Police announcing a deployment of over 1,000 officers. This force includes regular police, undercover units, Border Police, and volunteers. Special units, such as the air and maritime units, will also be on standby.

Security plans have been developed collaboratively with event production teams, the Tel Aviv-Yafo municipality, and the MDA (Magen David Adom - Israel's national emergency medical, disaster, and ambulance service). To maintain order and safety, several items will be prohibited within the parade route and at the Charles Clore Park event. These include any two-wheeled vehicles, weapons, glass bottles, and alcohol. Service animals and guide dogs in training or on duty are exempt.

In preparation for the parade, police have begun closing roads across Tel Aviv. Key routes affected include sections of Rokach Boulevard, Hayarkon Street, Herbert Samuel Street, and others. Authorities have advised the public to use public transportation and noted that parking will be restricted along the parade route.