A city ordinance now allows people ages 21 and older to drink alcoholic beverages on the Jacksonville Riverwalk in the designated container areas.
– The idea came about after members of the JAX Chamber leadership experienced a Specialty Center in Tampa.
Certain businesses along and adjacent to the Riverwalks can have customers leave their business with a drink during certain hours.The beverage must be served in a Riverwalk to-go cup and people are allowed a maximum of two cups at a time. Visitors cannot bring their own alcohol onto the Riverwalk as it must come from one of the participating businesses.“For me, I think it’s another nice step...I think this is a great next step,” Bart and Kim Straughn said.“Actually I’m from North Carolina, it’s my birthday weekend so yeah I would like to enjoy myself, especially as a tourist,” Flaukner said.DoubleTree by Hilton: St. Johns Provision Co.
The program is available from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
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