Detractions
From the mid to late 1990s the Greek Picnic regressed into an event spoiled by frequent cases of assault, gun-related violence, car-jacking, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other crimes that seem to only happen at this specific event as opposed to other large gatherings within the city of Philadelphia.
Also during the event, traffic in the Philadelphia Area, particularly in West Philadelphia and South Street is at its most congested level for the year. The Philadelphia Police department often requires significant overtime of its officers for traffic control as well as crime deterrence.
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