Nîmes Implements Robust Security for Feria de Pentecôte 2025
Nîmes prepares extensive security for the upcoming Feria de Pentecôte 2025.
Key Points
- • Feria de Pentecôte scheduled from June 4 to 9, 2025.
- • Centralized command post established for security coordination.
- • 175 municipal police officers and 250 private security agents deployed.
- • Three medical aid posts and 120 Red Cross volunteers will be present.
As the Feria de Pentecôte approaches, scheduled from June 4 to 9, 2025, Nîmes is ramping up security preparations to ensure a safe environment for attendees. The city, alongside state services, is establishing a centralized command post within the municipal Hypervisor of Nîmes, marking the first time this system will be used for the festival. This command center will facilitate real-time coordination among various emergency services and security personnel throughout the event.
A significant police presence will be felt, with 175 officers (including 162 municipal police and 14 public space surveillance agents) deployed daily. Additional measures include a protective perimeter and monitoring of noise and alcohol consumption regulations. To further bolster safety, approximately 250 private security agents and 24 prevention agents will assist the police, emphasizing proactive strategies for a secure experience.
Healthcare will also receive heightened attention, with three medical aid posts set up in high-traffic areas and around 120 volunteer medics from the Red Cross on hand each day to aid festival-goers. Additionally, local firefighters will increase their presence, especially around the outskirts, while a rapid response team will be stationed centrally to handle emergencies, showcasing the city’s commitment to safety during this beloved festival.