Balloons, backpacks, bazookas: 21 things you can’t take to see the Pope

Planning to see Pope Francis? Before you start packing your bags for the day, you'll want to know what to leave out.

Security will be checking for all of the following, barred by the Secret Service and organizers as the pope visits Washington D.C., New York and Philadelphia this week.

1. Aerosols
2. Ammunition
3. Animals other than service/guide animals
4. Backpacks and bags exceeding the size restrictions (18″ x 13″ x 7″)
5. Balloons
6. Bicycles
7. Coolers
8. Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems
9. Explosives
10. Firearms
11. Glass, thermal or metal containers
12. Laser pointers
13. Mace/Pepper spray
14. Packages
15. Selfie Sticks
16. Signs exceeding the size restrictions (5′ x 3′ x 1/4″) made of any material except cardboard, poster board or cloth
17. Structures
18. Supports for signs and placards
19. Toy guns
20. Weapons of any kind
21. Any other items determined to be a potential safety hazard

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