Organizers ask Covington PD for coverage as six-day 250th celebration expands
The Covington Celebration Group asked the city for police presence during a six-day event June 29–July 4, including a July 4 parade; Police Chief Foster said officers will help when available but routine calls take priority and nightly coverage would require overtime pay.
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Henry Schmitt, identified as representing the Covington Celebration Group, asked the council for police presence at the park for the city's expanded 250th celebration, which organizers described as running June 29–July 4. "The celebration will be 6 days this year June 29-July 4," Schmitt said, and he outlined parade plans and larger fireworks for July 4.
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