I used to enjoy this concert venue until I had to write the following email to Pier 17 about their random change in camera policy. I sent it on 7/24/22 and haven't received a response as of 7/30/22:

I came to Alexisonfire at Pier 17 07/23/22. After having already had my ticket scanned, I was told by security that my camera could not come into the venue (this reflects poor logistics as I am being told I can not enter AFTER having my ticket scanned). Referencing the Pier 17's camera policy on the website, it states: "No professional cameras are allowed within rooftop concerts, this includes cameras with interchangeable / detachable lens, lenses over 2.5”, external flash and/or Go Pro cameras. Video and Audio Equipment, recording devices, selfie sticks, professional cameras (with a lens of 2.5 inches or greater, or a detachable lens) are strictly prohibited at all events."  The camera I had with me is a Canon Sx 730 which is a simple point and shoot, not professional and not with interchangeable/detachable lenses. Vivian, Director of Security, stated that the Assistant Director of the Seaport said it was not allowed into the venue under the premise that my camera is a recording device. Under that premise, no phones should be allowed in as they are recording devices. I have brought this camera to this venue for years, so either Pier 17's policy is incorrect or the staff are not trained properly. Please either properly train the staff on what is not allowed into the venue or update Pier 17's website with the proper camera policy to specifically state that point and shoot cameras are not allowed in the venue instead of myself and other patrons being told something different at security than what is outlined on the Pier 17 website.

Additionally, people in the crowd were smoking weed, cigarettes and vaping throughout the night and not only were they able to bring those items into the venue, but they were not ejected by Pier 17 staff as not only the Pier 17 smoking policy states on the website, but also the message that was played prior to the performance.

As of 6/21/24 never received a response. But it looks as though the venue has tried to clarify their policies.