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Hawkeye fans issued warning about Halloween costumes at Kinnick

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October 30th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A lot of Iowa Hawkeye football fans are planning to celebrate Halloween at Kinnick Stadium tomorrow (Saturday), but they’re being warned some costumes and items won’t be allowed. The 10th-ranked Hawkeyes kickoff against Maryland at 2:30 in a nationally televised game. Many in the expected sellout crowd will attend in costume, but UI director of public safety Dave Visin says people donning some outfits won’t be allowed in Kinnick Stadium.

Those include authentic looking law enforcement or security guard uniforms and authentic player or game official uniforms that could be mistaken for an actual player or referee. In addition, Visin says no “simulated weapons or other props” will be allowed. He adds whether or not a costume meets safety requirements will be up to the sole discretion of law enforcement.

(Learfield Sports)