North Wildwood Officials Stress Irish Festival Restrictions

NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. (CBS) -- The annual Irish Festival is set for September 24-27 in North Wildwood, N.J.

The event is one of the country's premiere Irish Festivals and is serving as a getaway for people looking to avoid the crowds in Philadelphia during the Papal Visit.

On Wednesday, North Wildwood Police reminded people of some of the restrictions for the festival on Twitter.

IRISH FESTIVAL INFO: No backpacks/coolers inside festival; no open display outside festival,on buses/trolleys. Event parking on Anglesea Dr
— North Wildwood PD (@NorthWildwoodPD) September 23, 2015

The festival includes a number of vendors, live entertainment and other activities that celebrate many aspects of Irish culture.

CLICK HERE for more information on the 2015 Irish Festival.