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Calgary police are reminding citizens not to set off fireworks (especially not near gas stations), not to walk around in public with open liquor, and not to forget their pants while celebrating when their beloved hockey team wins.

After the Flames beat the Canucks at the Saddledome on Saturday evening, securing the hometown heroes a spot in the second round of playoffs, an estimated 10,000 to 12,000 people congregated on 17thAvenue S.W. to celebrate the victory.

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For the most part, the jubilant crowd was well-behaved.

But, police say a total of six people were arrested — including two people in relation to media harassment, one man who was walking down the street baring everything below the waist, and another person who set off fireworks near the Shell gas station.

“People need to wear pants and not set off fireworks by the gas station,” said Calgary Police Staff Sgt. Steve Ellefson.

Ellefson said police received seven noise complaints, three impaired driver complaints, three property damage complaints, and five reports of assault, in relation to Saturday’s celebration on the Red Mile. Officers also noted drug use and several alcohol offences for open liquor in public.

Investigations are underway and no charges have yet been laid in any of the incidents.

Ellefson said the force takes complaints seriously, and he urged fans to celebrate responsibly.