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Villefranche: Enhanced Security Measures for Halloween

The city of Villefranche-sur-Saône is implementing restrictions on alcohol, fireworks, and fuel sales to ensure public safety.

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The City of Villefranche-sur-Saône has announced preventive measures to ensure public safety during Halloween night, from October 31st to November 2nd, 2026.

To guarantee public safety and tranquility, the City of Villefranche is implementing preventive measures for Halloween night. These measures aim to prevent public disorder and ensure everyone's safety.
Restrictions include the consumption of alcohol in public gatherings on public roads and the sale of alcohol for takeaway, applicable from October 31st at 8 PM to November 1st at 6 AM, and again from November 1st at 8 PM to November 2nd at 6 AM.
The use of firecrackers, smoke bombs, and mortars will also be prohibited from October 31st, 2026, at 12:00 PM to November 2nd, 2026, at 6:00 AM.
Furthermore, the sale of fuel in portable containers is forbidden from October 31st, 2026, at 12 PM to November 2nd at 6 AM.
Based on information from the official source: Ville de Villefranche-sur-Saône (29/10/2026)

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