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Police safely took an armed man who had barricaded himself inside a local home into custody on Saturday afternoon.

Stoneham police said they responded to a home on Broadway around 11 a.m. for a mental health call. A man had barricaded himself inside the residence and was armed with a knife. Responding officers contained the situation and ensured that there was no threat to the surrounding neighborhood.

The Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team also responded to the scene with its specialized negotiations team.

SWAT team members were able to deescalate the situation, and the man was taken into custody around 12:45 p.m. without further incident. He was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

No further details were released.

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Preparations are set for the Pride for the People Parade and Festival in Boston, something Mayor Michelle Wu is calling this one of the biggest and best weekends of the year.

The 1.7-mile route takes a winding path starting from Clarendon Street, turning left on Tremont Street, then another left on Berkeley Street and a right on Boylston before taking Charles back toward the Boston Common. 

That’s where an all-ages festival will be filled with entertainers, vendors and community organizations. Then a block party gets underway at 2 p.m. at City Hall Plaza, with a 21+ beer garden, a sober-encouraged area and more activities.

Organizers say this year’s theme is a “celebration of the extraordinary resilience of queer people everywhere.” They are also calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and release of hostages there, while welcoming protestors into their space.

“We really invite people come and observe Pride in a way that aligns for them. Pride started as a protest, we welcome people having their voices heard and we want everyone to know they can observe pride in their own way in our space. We’re committed to creating a space where our community is able to observe with us.” said Adrianna Boulin, President of Boston Pride for the People.

The parade kicks off at 11a.m. today and you can watch it on NBC10 Boston, NECN and Telemundo.

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