Someone explain to me like I'm a 5 year-old why City Hall decided to slash capacity at Christkindlmarket by 80 (!) percent.

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They moved the crowds to the line so it’s not shoulder to shoulder in the market. Much better experience.

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Much more easier to navigate!

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If you make it in.....

For your safety…

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Go on.....

Car ramming attacks, teen takeovers, pick pockets.

Take your pick

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Because if it’s outside the entrance it’s not part of the market. Think TSA security theatre. It’s much easier to attack the line of people vs a plane nowadays.

Idk what you're referring to. 80% of what? 80% fewer vendors?

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@op get their earlier, later or different days.

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Pickpockets, “teen gatherings” etc. Also, it’s generally a better experience if it’s not so crowded.

Those waiting in line along Washington, Clark, and Dearborn seem prone to this too.

And of course. Though what about the "experience" of waiting in line to even enter?

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