Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh said he has arranged for the Syracuse Police Department to “strictly enforce” city ordinances in preparation for Syracuse University’s Mayfest, in a Tuesday email to SU students.

SPD will close streets surrounding Walnut Park, where the event will be held. The department will also enforce city rules, such as those prohibiting open containers, excessive noise and littering, Walsh said.

“As a Syracuse University alumna, I value the time and effort that students have put into planning this event,” he said. “However, it is important the safety of students and their neighbors remains.”

Mayfest will be held Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. Artists Whethan, Saba and Adult Mom will perform during the annual concert. Backpacks, bags, selfie sticks and personal water bottles will not be allowed in Walnut Park during Mayfest.

SU is also holding its annual Block Party event in the Carrier Dome on Friday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Singer/songwriter and Grammy-nominated artist Khalid will headline the event. Rapper Rico Nasty and hip–hop producer Kenny Beats will perform opening acts at Block Party.