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Pokémon Go players crashed Loveland wedding, leading city to ask people for courtesy

Posted at 8:29 AM, Oct 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-10-16 10:29:04-04

LOVELAND, Colo. — Pokémon Go players’ pursuit to catch the Shiny Trapnich was not a welcome sight for a couple getting married Saturday at a Loveland park.

Pokémon fans gathered for October’s Pokémon Go Community Day, an event that provides players an opportunity to catch rare Pokémon, at the same time a wedding was taking place. The culture clash led to a parking shortage and caused the city of remind people to respect park shelter reservations.

Public parks are often a location where players can catch a large number characters in one place, and Loveland’s Benson Sculpture Garden was no different.

A couple had reserved a shelter at the park Saturday for their wedding, but the Pokémon Go event made parking difficult for wedding guests.

“If you are playing Pokémon Go in Loveland area parks, please observe and respect all park and shelter reservations. Reservations take precedence,” the city officials posted on Facebook. Those planning to participate in large group gatherings have to contact the city to get permission in advance, officials said.

Read the full story on The Denver Post's website here.