(CNN) The Department of Homeland Security says it will still provide federal support to the Super Bowl this year, despite the partial government shutdown. Super Bowl LIII -- an event that requires the support of more than 40 federal, local and state agencies -- takes significant federal support in order to be played, according to federal and local officials. The Atlanta Police Department and Department of Homeland Security will take the lead on security plans, officials say. "The Department takes the security of special events like the Super Bowl extremely seriously, and we continue executing our protection responsibility and supporting our local public safety partners for this event. This year's Super Bowl is scheduled to be played on February 3 in Atlanta.

Source: CNN January 19, 2019 00:00 UTC