KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

• Bags/Purses larger than 5'' x 8''
• Backpacks, duffel bags, suitcases, etc
• Pets / animals*
• Weapons of Any Type**
• Firearms or concealed handguns***
• Banners
• Illegal substances
• Outside Food and Beverage
• Beach Balls
• Laser Pointers/pens
• Video or Audio Recorders
• Cameras with detachable lenses
• Selfie Sticks
• Unauthorized noisemakers
• Stadium Seats
• Fireworks
• Frisbees
• Helium Balloons
• Electronic Cigarettes / Vape Pens
• Flasks
• Mace
• Signs larger than 24” x 24”
• Umbrellas

The Peoria Civic Center management reserves the right to prohibit any item from entering the premises. All patrons and their belongings are subject to search prior to entry and once inside the building. If a prohibited item is brought into the facility you can throw it away or take it to your car. The Peoria Civic Center will not hold any items.

*Service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are welcome.

**The Peoria Civic Center's definition of weapons includes but is not limited to the following: knives or blades of any length, metal nail files, chains longer than 6 inches not made of precious metals (i.e. platinum, gold or sterling silver), firearms (authentic or replicated, including toys), clubs or extendable batons, any type of chemical irritant spray, stun guns or Tasers, spiked or studded jewelry, brass knuckle or any other item that could likely be used as a weapon or may cause injury if thrown or used improperly.

***Firearms and/or Concealed Handguns with or without a license are NOT PERMITTED at the Peoria Civic Center. If any guest arrives at the facility with a firearm, you will be instructed to return the weapon to your car. Local, State and Federal Law enforcement officers with proper ID are the only authorized persons to enter this facility with a firearm. Off duty officers will need to present their badge and photo ID in order to receive a wristband. Please check in with the Security Supervisor at the Security checkpoint. The Peoria Civic Center DOES NOT have a weapons check-in. We WILL NOT take possession of any firearm under any circumstance.
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact
PEORIA CIVIC CENTER SECURITY AT: (309) 680-3682