Thousands of people were in the park by mid afternoon on Friday Thousands of people – mostly in their teens and 20s – have gathered in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park for an unofficial royal wedding party.
The event was organised on social networking sites, where 12,000 people had indicated their intention to go.
Glasgow City Council had warned people not to attend what it described as an “unsafe and unofficial” party.
A council spokesperson said: “We strongly urge people to find a safer alternative way of celebrating.”
The council requires that anyone wishing to organise an official event in the park must prove they can provide first aiders, public toilets, stewards and public liability insurance.
A council spokesperson said: “This event was organised without involvement or consent form the council and we have genuine safety concerns for anyone attending.”
BBC reporter Hannah Livingston said there were thousands of people in the park and a sound system had been put in place.
“I think everyone is in good spirits. Its the same kind of vibe as the west end festival”
Harry Olorunda Student
There were, she said, very few toilet facilities for the size of crowd and some people seemed unsure about the purpose of the event.
A friend of the organisers, student Harry Olorunda, said everyone had been taken aback by the number of people who had converged on Kelvingrove Park.
“More than we expected turned up,” he said.
“In terms of safety, we are a bit worried, but that’s what the police are here for.
“I think everyone is in good spirits. It’s the same kind of vibe as the West End Festival.”
Strathclyde Police confirmed that officers had been deployed to the park. The force helicopter was also seen circling overhead.
A spokeswoman said there was no hint of trouble by mid afternoon and the event was “being policed accordingly”.
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