Celebrate the fifth anniversary of Little Rock’s entertainment district

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Friday is the fifth-anniversary celebration of the launch of the River Market Entertainment District, allowing those twenty-one and older to carry alcoholic beverages in public spaces with an official cup and wristband.

The event was marked by bands lining the street with live music for the pub crawlers.

View Little Rock ARC’s Isley Gooden interview with Jimmy Young, owner of Sonny Williams Steak Room, below:

In 2019, the City of Little Rock Board of Directors passed an ordinance to allow for the creation of the entertainment district.

With specific wristbands and branded cups, patrons canenjoy drinks in the 300-600 blocks of President Clinton Avenue, the 100 block of North Rock Street, the 100 block of St. Vincent Plaza, the 100 block of River Market Avenue, and the 100 block of South Rock Street.

For more information about the River Market Entertainment District, click here.