DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — According to the Dothan Civic Center, guests attending the Miss Peanut Pageants will not be allowed to record videos or livestream the events, even if they plan to share the recordings later.
The Civic Center clarified the policy in a Facebook post after questions were raised about whether guests could record the pageants without livestreaming.
“Apparently, saying ‘No Live Streaming’ left a little room for creative interpretation,” the Civic Center stated.
The updated policy prohibits livestreaming, recording videos for later posting and using cellphones or other recording equipment to capture the pageants.
“Guests who violate this policy may be asked to leave,” the Civic Center stated.
In response to questions about the restrictions, the Civic Center explained that the policy comes from the National Peanut Festival Pageant organizers.
“The livestreaming restriction is part of the National Peanut Festival Pageant’s event policies and is in place due to copyright concerns. When copyrighted material is livestreamed or shared online, it can create issues with unauthorized distribution.”
However, families will still have an opportunity to receive recordings of the event.
“An in-house videographer will be professionally recording the pageant for distribution, so families will still have the opportunity to enjoy and share these memories,” the Civic Center explained.
The Civic Center also clarified that livestreaming and broadcasting arrangements vary by event and are coordinated by individual event organizers.
Guests are encouraged to follow the pageant’s official social media page for updates regarding viewing options.
