Reinstate "open container" law in Delray during block parties

Its not just about drinking on the street, it is about making it affordable for everyone to enjoy the holidays! Not everyone can afford $8 beers on the ave! Sign the petition and help keep delray a city by the sea for EVERYONE!

Thanks Rileen!

This ban on block parties is a big mistake..uf it's not broken don't fix it

This is an event for the ages. We should think about everyone.

There is no reason for this to happen There have been no problems in the past and it continues to be a Family Day.

We need this to KEEP delray what it is!

Delray Beach lawmakers: Just look at where many of the signatures are coming from: not just Delray Beach, all over South Florida. These people come to your town to enjoy the festivities like they have for years. Forcing adults to remain standing next to restaurants with poor views of the street and overly expensive drinks is likely to make persons decide against making the drive to your town, thus taking away the valuable business Atlantic Avenue festivals bring, which is the main point of having them, isn't it?

#1: Eileen -

Who on the ave serves an $8 beer?

#9: Mike - Re:

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Just a scant 26 years ago the streets in Delray were totally empty after 8 pm. The town has become what Boynton and Boca wish they could be. People come for the great community gatherings. I have NEVER seen drunk sloppy patrons at one of our events. Don't stop the music and keep the open containers. We have a thriving town because of it not disspite it. People have moved down town because of the activity, don't listen to the few who complain about all.

#1: Eileen -

I do not drink any alcool nor do I believe drinking is necessary,  but I believe in people's right to make their own decision.

I wasn't aware of this, thanks for the heads up.ill spread the word and know people will be pissed and sign!

#13: Steven - Open container law

Thanks so much Steve! We need all the help we can get!

#1: Eileen -

Good luck in making him change his mind! But the part where you talk about making it affordable but mention the biggest hoax/ripoff of a "Irish" pub (like $10 beers and $20 shots after tip LOL?!) in the town is quite an oxymoron. Lol just saying.

#15: Vinnie - Re:

Vinne, I am half way there... I am speaking at the city commission meeting on the 24. so I am happy to bring any thing you have to say up.... just let me know. I believe it is worth a try.

Our Delray Image is above and beyond beautiful. We have won many NATIONAL awards for our city and Festivals....no arrests have been made from our festivals. Why change a good thing

Come on, Delray, really?

I would encourage all people interested in this subject to come out to Delray Beach City Hall Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 6pm for discussion and possible public comment on the issues related to the upcoming St. Patrick's Day Parade:

CITY COMMISSION
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
SPECIAL/WORKSHOP - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2014
6:00 P.M. CITY HALL – FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Charter of the City of Delray Beach the Mayor has instructed me to announce a Special Meeting of the City Commission to be held for the following purposes:

1. APPEAL OF THE CITY MANAGER’S DECISION/H J O’CONNOR PUB, INC.: Consider an appeal of the City Manager’s decision to deny a request from Heather Johansen, President, H. J. O’Connor’s Pub, Inc., to extend their alcohol license premise on March 15, 2014 from noon until 8:00 p.m. (Quasi-Judicial Hearing)

2. APPEAL OF THE CITY MANAGER’S DECISION/BRU’S ROOM: Consider an appeal of the City Manager’s decision to deny a request from Bob Brudzinski, Owner, Bru’s Room to extend their alcohol license

Sincerely yours,

Adam Frankel
City Commissioner
City of Delray Beach
100 N.W. 1st Avenue
Delray Beach, FL 33444

Frankel@MyDelrayBeach.com
PHONE: (561) 243-7010
FACSIMILE: (561) 537-8504

Do ittttttt. What an old law.

I shared on my Facebook as I hope many of you will too. We now pay $50.00 to park where it was once free and have tailgated there for 35 years, and it would be a shame to have to go up to Palm Beach for their parade instead. Delray needs to worry about their rehab housing instead of people trying to have a good time during special events. Shame on you Delray Beach for shutting many of us out. WE are the people who made you and supported you for all of these years.

meow

We just returned from the Delray Affair. For at least 10 yrs we have stopped at the Colony Hotel to have a drink on the porch and "people watch." This year we were told they couldn't serve alcohol until after 4 PM essentially because of the open container law. Really? So we went to a restaurant across the street and sat on their sidewalk and had a glass of wine. Ok, we were not walking around with it, but we were still outside! Hello - you can get just as wasted inside as outside if that's your intent! And what's to prevent people from just bringing their own? I'm sure some people do anyway. Wouldn't it be better for businesses during a specific event to make an exception?